[Antennas] tuner

Sat, 12 Oct 2002 23:02:36 -0500

That and several other assertions are questionable at best . . .

73/72, George    
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Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13qe
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Dan Richardson wrote:
> 
> 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
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73/72, George    
Amateur Radio W5YR -  the Yellow Rose of Texas
In the 57th year and it just keeps getting better!
Fairview, TX 30 mi NE of Dallas in Collin county EM13qe
K2 #489      Icom IC-765 #2349     Icom IC-756 PRO  #2121