Dear RP,
I am doing some testing and have the 145.410 repeater connected to a
dummy load. To get an accurate output indication in watts is it
critical to have 1/2 wavelength cables? I have used an 18" cable from
TX to wattmeter and then a 72" cable from wattmeter to load resistor. I
have noticed a big difference in wattmeter indication between using the
72" cable and connecting the load right to the wattmeter. Also the same
indication with a cable 144" long. I am making some cables 1/2
wavelength long for tuning use. Am I doing right?
Thanks, Collin
