>> Most contest stations choosing Ameritron use the Al-1200. Several
>> reasons but primarily the 3CX1200A7 is virtually indestructible and
>> instant on so in the heat of contesting, the owners don't worry about
>> how the guest operators use them.
Usually contest start times are well known. If I'm operating a 48 hour
contest, planning to turn the amp on 3 minutes ahead of 00:00 isn't that
hard.
For contesting, I think overhead capability is a tad more important than
instant-on.
73,
Blake N4GI
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