The reason SWR should be of concern is the effect it has on what is presented to the solid state output device(s) in your radio. The output power and final stage current is determined by the load presented by the antenna/tuner and the output matching network. The output power is, P= supply voltage squared divided by 2xR(load). A 2:1 SWR could present a load either half or twice the design load for the 1:1 (50 ohm) SWR match or some where in between those two points with a complex impedance being presented to the output device(s). Thus, the output power delivered by your radio and the final output device current and efficiency is directly related to the "match" presented to your radio by your antenna and/or tuner.
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