[Elecraft] Ladder line changes when wet (was KAT500...)

Jim Brown jim at audiosystemsgroup.com
Mon Jul 21 16:35:43 EDT 2025


On 7/21/2025 9:55 AM, Bob McGraw via Elecraft wrote:
> I agree, window line changes when wet.  But my measurements indicate it 
> is the velocity factor that changes.

This is consistent with the fundamental physics -- the dielectric is 
modified, so Zo, VF, and loss are modified. Also, it's important to 
understand that all three of these fundamental parameters vary with 
frequency.

73, Jim K9YC


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