[Elecraft] KX3 and SWR

[Paul Huff]

My HyGain AV-640 vertical antenna was damaged in a recent winter storm 
and will need to come down for repairs once the good weather is here to 
stay and I can get around to it.  In the mean time I would still like to 
use it.  The only band that really shows a significant problem is 
40-meters.  The tuner in my KX3 used to give me a nice 1:1 SWR at 7.05 
MHZ.  Now the best match it will give there is about 1.6:1.  In the "old 
days" we were happy with anything under 2:1 but can new rigs like my KX3 
tolerate this poorer match?  I only run 5-watts CW.  Let me say "thank 
you" in advance for any advice anyone might have.

73,

Paul - N8XMS