[WriteLog] 160 meter inverted V

[Jwpjj at aol.com]

Okay, here is the problem, I have a Stepper BigIr vertical with 60 radials,  
I have off center fed 80-10m dipole at 35', vswr on both antennas is less than 
 1.5 on all bands, From the shack to ameritron switch box fed with LMR-400 
cable.  Off center fed dipole 45' from switch box fed with RG-8x and BigIr fed 
with  LMR-400. The Big IR is about 45' from the house and the oc dipole is 
about 85'  from house. Running an alpha amp, full 1.5kw and no problems with 
interference  anywhere in the house.  
 
The 160 m antenna is a Inverted V at 65' with the legs running ne-sw, this  
ant is about 60' from house fed from the switch box with RG-8x, it has a balun  
as well. The vswr is very good from 1.8 to 1.885, 1.2 to 2.0. I can't even 
run  100 watts into that antenna without setting off the built in oven, that 
goes  beep beep beep when I send CW or when on ssb, it just chirps chirps chirps. 
 
One of my favorite bands but the wife doesn't want the double over to blow  
up either, me too Hi! 
 
Any suggestions, am I missing something simple, or is the top band "cooked"  
for me. 
 
Thank you 
John 
ND1X
 
 



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