I thought it might damage the traps, that's why I haven't ran high power 
through it.
I have made a few contacts with 100 watts, but really haven't tried to hard 
on 75.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:45 PM
Subject: Re: Cushcraft R7 and 75 meters.


> Personally, I wouldn't.  You could fry the traps.  Also, remember with a
> good tuner, you can tune a coat hanger.  Also a dummy load is a perfect
> match, but neither a coat hanger or a dummy load will radiate well.
> 73
> Butch Bussen
> wa0vjr
> open Node 3148
> Las Vegas
>
>
> On
> Tue, 19 Jan 2010, Rick wrote:
>
>> 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.
>>
>>