And then you want to think about modes. If you are operating SSB or CW,
the average power will be much less than 1000 watts.






Bart Rowlett wrote:
Hal Rosser wrote:

"gibberdill" wrote in message
...

I plan to use my 26 ga. 75 meter dipole (stealth antenna)-- now with 100


W--

with my new amplifier, with 800-1000 W output. Is that too small a
gauge?
How much current can I expect it to take? Even if it doesn't get too
hot,
will it be significantly less efficient?



Ohms law is gonna put 20 amps on that wire (1000 watts / 50 ohms)


P = I*I * R
I = sqrt(P / R) = 4.47 A

bart