[AMPS] Bias for SB-220

[Peter Chadwick]

>The real problem is wasted power and heat. Letting the bias run  in 
> full-tilt on condition is like putting a 600-1000 watt space heater 
> the room.


So how much dissipation do you save? Assuming that you bias the PA off
totally during receive, how much does the dissipation go down by reducing
dissipation at the syllabic rate? Especially as the bias switching  isn't
affected by the peak to average ratio?

73

Peter G3RZP




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