[AMPS] Purpose of CW/SSB switch

[doshhan]

What is the true purpose of the CW/SSB switch on many of the older linear amps ?

Was it simply to ensure that you stayed within the old power INPUT regulations when in CW mode, or is there some other good technical reason ?

 Obviously the reason I'm asking is that I can't see a good technical reason for the switch.  Actually I see good reasons for not having it but I need someone to verify my understanding.  (I wasn't planning on having one on the 4-1000 amp I'm building).

Phil T.   VE3OZZ


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