"Reg Edwards" wrote in message
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"Saandy wrote

you can't measure SWR.
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I am pleased you agree with me.

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You can CALCULATE the SWR using the formula.
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But of what use is the SWR it after you have calculated it?

To what transmission line does it apply? Where is it? What are the
locations of max-volts and min-volts? It does NOT apply to the line
between transmitter and antenna. I suggest it exists only in your
imagination. ;o)

It is the name of "SWR Meter" which leads to confusion,
misunderstandings and arguments. The name says the instrument does
something which it does not do. With the help of old-wives, novices
are led astray and are stuck with incorrect ideas about standing-waves
for the rest of the lives.

Just change the name to TLI (Transmitter Loading Indicator) which is
what it is and does very well. The true meaning and associations of
SWR will then emerge and all will be flooded with the light of reason.
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Reg, G4FGQ.

Hi Reg

I recognize that you know far more about VSWR and measuring complex load
impedances than I do.
I'm writing this to represent the "other side" of an arguement that states
that VSWR *cant* be measured. I claim that VSWR *can* be measured and that
VSWR can be used to identify the impedance terminating the transmission
line.

Jerry