[VHFcontesting] Want to run the bands on FT8?

[Alex]

Try adding a bit of feedline. I know SWR is supposed to be the same 
along a feedline, but still, try it. Maybe adding a short jumper is all 
you need to make your amp happy.

73,
--Alex KR1ST

On 2020-07-11 19:38, Jim Worsham wrote:
> I want to second that XXX.174 is a perfectly reasonable VHF, UHF,
> microwave frequency for FT8. I wish we could have a do over on 6
> meters but I know that ship has sailed. On 50.313 the SWR on my beam
> is over 2 and my amplifier will not load into it. I guess I will have
> to buy a tuner. Anyone out there got a tuner they want to sell that is
> rated for 1 Kw on 6?
> 
> 73
> Jim, W4KXY