At 06:16 PM 1/15/97 -0600, John Brosnahan wrote:
>One word of caution on using "old amplifiers" (pre-WARC designs)
>on 12 meters. Most old amplifiers used a plate RF choke with
>a series resonance near 24-25 MHz. Operating one of these amps
>on 12 meters is very likely to result in offensive smoke in the shack.
>Recommended testing date for these onld amps is Independence Day,
>you will enjoy the fireworks display!
>
>73 John W0UN
>
Fortunately, the SB-220 isn't among 'em.
73, Pete Smith N4ZR
n4zr@contesting.com
West (bigawd) Virginia
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