IC_V8000 -output higher than spec

[kf7ipx]

I have a IC-V8000 andI just installed a 2m new homemade 5/8 wave colinear j pole antenna. Slight adjustments got me to a 1.1 swr at 146 Mhz. I am also reading power wattages at 2x what they are supposed to be to the point that I am poping off the overloads on my power supply (15 amps) at the high setting (spec - 75 watts, measuring 150+ on the meter). Does this make sense and if it does, any suggestions? Thanks in advance for your time and help.
KF7IPX.

[5B4AJB]

Try another SWR meter, you draw more Amps with a high SWR - is the meter rated for 2m or is it for H.F?

[John_D]

2m new homemade 5/8 wave colinear j pole antenna

Sound like an open curcuit somewhere. I'd check the antenna again for shorts.