[TowerTalk] BigIR question

[Wes Stewart]

Legal power for classic AM on 80 meters is 375 W of carrier power.  If you run 
this then the PEP is 1500W and the antenna is within spec.

Wes  N7WS
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On 12/7/2017 7:52 AM, Keith Dutson wrote:
> That sounds reasonable.  You might want to contact SteppIR to help detect the problem.
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> I was using a vertical antenna rated for 1500 watts, but it failed using 1500 watts AM on 80 meters.  SWR went very high causing amp (Alpha 87A) to fault.  Manufacturer said it would not handle AM, only PEP.  So much for my demonstration to a friend. <grin>
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> 73, Keith NM5G
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