Thanks for all the advise! I've been running tests all day to which I have a nice Excel spreadsheet. I've run the tests on 160 thru 10 meters using my trusty MFJ-259B (couldn't live without it). I ran AT1KM - no balun, BL-2 1:1, BL-2 4:1 and a W2AU bead balun 1:1, all thru the AT1KM. All SWR, R & X values jived. I did not try running 125 watts thru the balun during the tests. If it heated up, I'd have to let it cool to get an accurate reading the next frequency. The test would take 2 weeks!
Finally, I took the advise to put the balun between the tuner and the transmitter. Tuned fine so I added power. It stays cool as the proverbial cucumber! One slight problem, the tuner is now RF hot. and there's RF getting into my computer. If I reduce the power to 75 watts, the computer functions. The transmitter is not bonded to the tuner. Because of my circumstances, I am not able to use an RF ground rod. I have two 80 foot counterpoises that run next to our house on the ground. Thanks everybody for all your help! 73, Gary N2UM ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
