Rick,
Before I got my beam I used an R7 for a while.  It also would tune up on 75
meters and I worked many DX stations that way.  That was also before I got
my amp so I never ran more than 100 watts.  It certainly wasn't the most
proficient antenna for 75 but it did work.

73, Gary, N5GD


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Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 11:17 AM
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Subject: Cushcraft R7 and 75 meters.

Hi list.
I know the R7 isn't designed to work on 75 meters, but with my TS-50 and =
autotuner I can get an SWR of 1.4 to 1, and reflected power of 4.4.
With the manual tuner I can get the SWR down to 1.0 to 1.
I know I won't get out as well as if the antenna was designed for 75 =
meters.
What I want to ask is, can I use 75 and not hurt the antenna, or radio?
Also would it hurt to run power through the r7 on 75?
Thanks in advance for any help, and 7 3.