[TowerTalk] Johnson Matchbox

[Jim Miller]

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 at verizon.net>
To: "Towertalk" <towertalk at 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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