ABSTRACT
Matching a source (such as a transmitter) to a
load (such as an aerial) is an important
consideration because it allows the maximum
transfer of power from one to the other. Ideally,
a feeder should present a perfect match between
the impedance of the source and the impedance
of the load. Unfortunately this is seldom the
case and all too often there is some degree of
mismatch present. This section explains the
consequences of mismatching a source to a load
and describes how the effect of a mismatch can
be quantified in terms of standing wave ratio
(SWR).
