Owen Duffy wrote:
The myth: Measurements with a Bird 43 of the conditions on the
Thruline section are invalid unless it has some minimum length of 50
ohm line on both sides of itself.

Myth or not, YES or NO?

Actually, upon closer examination, the definition of "myth"
proves the above is NOT a myth. It is not a traditional story.
It is not a parable allegory. It is not a popular belief.

So, no Owen, it is not a myth.
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73, Cecil http://www.qsl.net/w5dxp