Hi Peter,
I think there are some who do as you suggest, many do not. Everyone's
operating habits and concerns are a bit different.
As a DXer and contester too, I sometimes find myself tuning around for long
or short periods and NOT doing any transmitting at all.
I also don't just come into the shack for an operating "session". I'm
usually in and out often and operate as I can fit it in.
I'm fortunate to have my main computer at my main ham desk so I can be
listening, working, and computing at the same time. I may look up and tune
around for a bit and then get busy with something else.
For me, instant on is the only way to go.
73, Dan Magro W7RF, (President WARC 1999, member SCDXC, SCCC)
Manufacturers Rep & Distributor for HENRY RF Power Amplifiers.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-amps@contesting.com [mailto:owner-amps@contesting.com]On
> Behalf Of Peter Chadwick
> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 1999 5:10 AM
> To: 'amps'
> Subject: RE: [AMPS] CW amplifier progress (well, daydream progress) --
> lon g
>
>
>
> > I NEED INSTANT ON!!! OK?
>
> Of course, it is obviously impossible for the non-technical weenies to
> actually switch the amplifier on into a standby mode when starting the
> operating session - in which case the amp is ready to go by the
> time you're
> comfortable in the chair and decided which band to go on..............
>
>
> 73
>
> Peter G3RZP
>
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