I think you will find that they were rated for AM in those days. Check it
out. Will handle a lot more in SSB.
73,de Jim KG0KP
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Osborne" <w7why@verizon.net>
To: "Towertalk" <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 4:38 PM
Subject: [TowerTalk] Johnson Matchbox
> Hi All
>
> I just purchased a 275 watt Johnson Matchbox, almost mint condition. They
> are rated at 275 watts, but the components inside look pretty hefty.
>
> Has anyone ever run more than 275 watts into one of these? I've built
> tuners that didn't have parts as husky as this one and ran quite a bit of
> power through them.
>
> My SB-200 puts out about 500 watts on most bands.
>
> Just curious. 73
>
> Tom W7WHY
>
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