Is 1.1:1 the perfect tune?

[Tokin]

So i can get lower than 1.1 which of course lowers my reflect watts to almost zero but does tuning lower than 1.1 negatively affect other parameters such as reactance and phase?
Is the 1.10 - 1.19 range where i find that sweet spot where all the parameters align or am i just jerking off?

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

There is a thread around here somewhere that talks about SWR verses resonance. Basically the parameter to chase is resonance at the center frequency of the range you want to use. Hopefully the SWR at this point is acceptable, if not then something else needs to be done to get a good match besides changing the element length. If it is a vertical, a coil could be added to the feed point. If you have a gamma match, dial it in and you should be good. I don't think going below 1.1 would make any noticable difference.

Good to see you here, hope you are getting some good DX in.
Chris

 

[Tokin]

There is a thread around here somewhere that talks about SWR verses resonance. Basically the parameter to chase is resonance at the center frequency of the range you want to use. Hopefully the SWR at this point is acceptable, if not then something else needs to be done to get a good match besides changing the element length. If it is a vertical, a coil could be added to the feed point. If you have a gamma match, dial it in and you should be good. I don't think going below 1.1 would make any noticable difference.

Good to see you here, hope you are getting some good DX in.
Chris

Good to see you too. Certain elements here i miss and others I don't though I do refer alot of people here to get accurate info. Im like a tropical rash that just wont go away lol

 

[The DB]

There is no noticeable difference between SWR and Resonance.

There is also no noticeable difference between 2:1 SWR and 1:1 SWR.

The difference in both of the above is so small you will never notice the difference. In most cases, getting that antenna 5 feet higher will make more of a difference than where within that range you tune the antenna.

Basically, set it to whatever you feel comfortable with and don't worry about it unless something changes unexpectedly.


The DB