Used a 110 watt MASTR 2 mobile through one in 1980s.

What happens after about 2 minutes of talk time -- box heats up and SWR
rises substantially.
When I removed the tuning box a couple years later -- components toasted.

SO, when it says 50 watts maximum -- they mean it.

gb


"Thomas & Karen Mitchell" kg7uATolympus.net wrote in message
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(I realize that a through-the-glass antenna is less than ideal.
Nevertheless, that's what I have to use in my situation.) The one I
have is for 2 meters (NOT dual band), and the label says up to 50
watts. I have an Icom IC-2200H, which has a maximum of 65 watts
output.

What bad things may/could/will happen if I put 65 watts through the
antenna?

Thanks!

Tom Mitchell -- KG7U
Port Angeles, Washington. USA
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