Transmission lines — Technical Articles

The Transmission Lines Knowledge Base focuses on the backbone of every RF system: coax, open-wire, and connectors. These articles cover losses, SWR behavior, shielding myths, and connector choices, all backed by engineering analysis rather than folklore. Each entry is datestamped so you can see when it was last validated or updated.

Transmission Lines — Technical Articles

• [2025-09-05] Why Minimum Coax Length Matters for Monoband Antennas
  
• [2025-08-14] Feedlines, coaxial and balanced feedlines (ladderlines)
• [2025-08-07] The Open Wire Balanced Feedline: The Forgotten Ultra-Low Loss Champion
• [2025-07-21] SWR Losses Are Manageable — But Know Your Coax
• [2025-06-30] Why Your HF Antenna Doesn’t Care If It’s N or PL
• [2025-06-23] Why Shielding Balanced Feedlines for HF Ham Radio Is a Bad Idea