In telecommunications, return loss is the loss of power in the signal returned/reflected by a discontinuity in a transmission line. This discontinuity can be a mismatch with the terminating load or with a device inserted in the line. It is … Continued
The portable station set up at the old Qantas Hanger getting ready for a weekend of operation of the commemorative call sign VI8BOD The station has dipoles on 40 20 and 15 meters as well a rotate able tri-band beam … Continued
Reflected power is not necessarily lost power My Radio has reduced power because my antenna has an S.W.R. of 2.5 : 1 If I use an antenna tuner in the shack to keep my transmitter happy, how much power will … Continued
If you are going to use RG6 cable for an Amateur Radio installation you would be best advised not to use the standard “F” connector. The F connector makes a good low loss connector for receiving but is not suitable … Continued
The following is a scan of an article written by the late Pierce Healy VK2APQ in the now no longer published March 1975 edition of Electronics Australia Magazine. This article details the involvement of Amateur Radio in Post cyclone communications. … Continued