[Antennas] tuner

[Dan Richardson]

At 07:18 PM 10/12/2002 -0700, you wrote:
>Also, be aware that increased SWR on a trap antenna may cause the traps to
>break down, especially if running high power.  Not familiar with the antenna
>your using (a4s trap yagi) but, since you said it had traps thought it might
>be a consideration.
>
>73 de Jim WA6PX


Can you explain to me why standing waves on a transmission line can cause 
traps to breakdown on an antenna?

I would think, if anything, the opposite would be true.

73
Danny, K6MHE