[AMPS] SB-220: Operate/Standby Switch

Peter Chadwick Peter_Chadwick@mitel.com
Mon, 5 Feb 2001 13:24:46 -0000


Rich says:

>Good engineering is often cheaper in the long run.  

You know that. I know that. Probably everyone here 
knows that. Now convince the bean counters who 
generally have more say about what goes on in 
industry........oh, and the 'pointy haired bosses '
too.

73

Peter G3RZP




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> From: 	measures[SMTP:2@vc.net]
> Sent: 	05 February 2001 13:18
> To: 	Peter Chadwick; amps
> Subject: 	RE: [AMPS] SB-220: Operate/Standby Switch
> 
> 
> >Rich said:
> >
> >>What is needed is a Stepstart.   
> >
> >
> >I feel that this applies to more than the SB220, and is desirable on any
> >amplifier above the 500 watt or so level. Having said that, the cost when 
> >you're building a commercial amplifier has to be considered, and it's 
> obviously 
> >cheaper to use a switch and sell spares. 
> 
> Appliance rocker switches come in two flavors.  1. for resistive loads 
> and 2. for surge current loads.  I have some 15A rocker switches that are 
> rated at 43A surge.   
> 
> > If you amortize costs over the years, it may
> >well be cheaper for the customer too. Hams can be very tight fisted.......
> >
> Good engineering is often cheaper in the long run.  
> 
> >But as an 'add on' to a commercial amp, or in a home brew amp, I'd argue that
> >step start is very highly desirable. To the point where it can be considered
> >mandatory.
> >
> >73
> >
> >Peter G3RZP
> >
> 
> 
> -  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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