I also remember, that noobies like myself back in the day,ran both tube and solid state equipment. If i remember, 50 ohms was predominantly a VHF issue. Might be wrong.Even on a solid state transceiver, i never had a commercial transmatch or "tuner".?? we all used the simple swr meter,volt meters and ammeters ,light bulbs and neon bulbs,or homebrewd match or used other tricks? like a homebrewed field strength meter to prove our antennas were up to snuff., . I remember climbing? the ladder to the pulley where my inverted vee was mounted,lowing it,cutting off about a 1/4" to 1/2" at a time on each side.,. one ham i knew used flurecent light bulbs also. kind of a field strength meter.And this was with solid state rigs .Most of his station was homebrewed.
Long way away from instant gratification on a meter that might not be telling you the whole story. old technology it might be but its still applicable today.Dont trust your meter. double verify.With the money we spend on our equipment these days we have to.Use what was taught in the license classes and from your elmers.
73
David
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