Aim for a 1.5:1 SWR for optimal antenna performance. SWR, or Standing Wave Ratio, measures your antenna's efficiency. While 1.1:1 is ideal, staying near 1.5:1 is key. Above 3:1, signal loss turns into heat. Tag someone who needs to know this! 🎥 Watch the full reel: https://youtu.be/wZiF0Rr90H0 #SWR #Antenna #SignalResonance #Radio #POTA #HamRadio | Ham Radio Prep

What is Standing Wave Ratio (SWR) and how does it impact your amateur radio antenna system? ARRL Antenna Book for Radio Communications, 25th Edition https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/arr-1762 ARRL Handbook for Radio Communications https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/arr-1588 Understanding SWR by Example https://www.arrl.org/files/file/Technology/tis/info/pdf/q1106037.pdf SWR Reference Chart and SWR Calculator https://www.dxengineering.com/techarticles/verticalantennainfo/swr-reference-chart-an