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[AMPS] SB-220: Operate/Standby Switch

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Subject: [AMPS] SB-220: Operate/Standby Switch
From: n4zr@contesting.com (Pete Smith)
Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2001 09:35:20 -0500
At 02:03 PM 2/2/01, Jeff Wolf wrote:
>
>The SB220 should ALWAYS be started in the CW position to limit inrush 
>current.  NEVER start the SB220 in the SSB position, as it puts too much 
>strain on components.
>

Never heard this before.  I never do it this way.  Don't think it's really
a problem.

But I do agree, the best cosmetic and operational solution is to use the
push-pull switch on the sensitivity pot.

73, Pete N4ZR
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