On Tue, 27 Dec 2005 03:45:37 -0800, Roy Lewallen
wrote:

No, you would lose 0.18 dB if your source is something like a signal
generator with fixed 50 ohm output impedance. If you match the impedance
so the source sees 50 ohms, you'll regain the 0.18 dB.

nice not to have much mismatch Z loss :-) (RX+TX sum = 2x 0.18
dB=0,36dB signal loss) on LAN wireless 2,45GHz PCI card using
directly connected 75ohm quality cheaper & flexible Sat [d=6mm] cable
for only few meters to outside 3D_corner_reflector (75ohm) 2,45GHz
15dBi homemade antenna I am starting to build now ...

All transmission lines transform impedances the same, regardless of
construction. ...

Bye Telecom & Dial-Up expences & its speeds [have nice signal
strenght from wireless ISPs 100mW/12dBi antenna 1km away on clear
sight for a month already .. :-)

Thanks for clarifications Ron &
Merry Hollidays+Happy new year! :-)
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