These are not the most effecient, and depending on
the
glass, you may find that there is some metalic
content in the glass, makeing a perfect match
impossible. Think was a pic, in QST couple months
ago of one (struck by lightning), showed the
fractured glass. But, the difference between
50 and 65 watts is very little in the scheme of
things, Maybe 1 Db. Most likely would make little
difference- the METAL CONTENT of the glass, would
make more difference , as the loss would be heat!
Jim NN7K

Thomas & Karen Mitchell wrote:
(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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