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Old March 5th 07, 04:04 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.antenna
Wayne Wayne is offline
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Default Measuring Antenna Efficiency

When the subject of antenna efficiency comes up, it often involves a
discussion of ground losses on verticals. What about, for example, a
dipole? Could one calculate "power out/power in" by measuring the VSWR and
declaring that everything not reflected was transmitted? It would seem more
accurate to actually measure power out and power in, but that introduces
inaccuracies by having to calibrate the setup. Thoughts?