On Sun, 09 Jan 2005 22:07:00 GMT, ml wrote:
this confuses me, i always thought that high swr automatically ment
'loss' so what is the piece i am missing?
even stranger was the same equation as above but run for coax,

Hi OM,

Line loss is only specified into a matched load (equal to the Zo of
the line). Into other loads, you have to calculate/measure it for
yourself (SWR multiplies line loss).

Loss is in the resistance of the copper wire. The copper wire of the
center conductor of coax is the limiting factor. Except for the
largest ($$$) grade of coax, that copper center conductor is usually
smaller than the average (¢¢¢) grade of twin lead's conductors.

Given the same SWR, you probably can now appreciate why one is less
lossy than the other. If your twin lead still has too much loss,
replace it with larger conductor (still ¢¢¢ at most bulk wire
outlets).

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC