JB wrote:
Now tell me the truth, if the SWR is above 1.2:1, does that mean the radio
is making more power?

A simple example should alleviate your confusion. Assume a
one second long lossless transmission line. Source power is
100 watts. Forward power is 200 watts. Reflected power is
100 watts. Source power is 100 watts.

How many joules are in the one second long transmission
during steady-state? Hint: it is *NOT* 100 watts.
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