![]() EZ-NEC antenna modeling software, and TLW (Transmission Lines for Windows) can save you hours or days of "cut, try, measure, repeat". And a big plus is that it also includes a CD with (among other things) two very useful programs. True, some of that information is heavy-duty theory and impenetrable math, but there's plenty in there that anyone can use. I strongly encourage you to get the latest ARRL Antenna Book. What does a balun do (and how the heck do you pronounce "balun")? Why does my SWR change when I increase/decrease power? My antenna easily tunes to a 1:1 SWR, but no one hears me Some of the topics we'll explore include: No heavy-duty theory, and I'll keep the math to an absolute minimum. My aim is to give you some solid information based on facts, and to dispel some of the myths, old wives' tales, and just plain bunkum I hear regularly on the air and at Hamfests. As promised, here's the first installment in a series of discussions on SWR, antennas, feedlines, and related topics. ![]()
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