[Elecraft] High SWR, - how much is OK?

[Tom Hammond]

During testing, the K2 was run for EXTENDED periods of time both the 
antenna SHORTED and OPEN with not detrimental effects to the finals or the 
rig itself.

You should be A-OK.

73,

Tom    N0SS

>After hooking my K2 up to the wrong antenna for the band I was working on 
>without a SWR meter or a tuner, and later finding out that I had near 
>infinite SWR, I am wondering  . . .  how tolerant of high SWR values is the K2?
>
>I think I read somewhere that there was some kind of protection for the 
>finals in high SWR conditions, but what exactly does that mean? Does it 
>mean that it will tolerate a 3:1 for a long period, or does it mean that 
>it will tolerate a 300:1 for a short period?
>
>I don't think I did any damage to my finals, but It made me curious.