"tom" wrote in message
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Thanks, that's usefull info --- but what about the swr issue? ...
....., are you risking damage to the
rig (also assuming the rig has no swr protective circuitry) if you don't
check the swr with a swr meter? I don't have one, that's why I'm asking.

AFAIK all commercial rigs made in the last 15-20 years have protection.