[Amps] VHF arcing

[Tom W8JI]

> In a message dated 6/28/2006 11:04:10 AM Eastern Daylight 
> Time,
> w4tv at subich.com writes:
>
> By  properly loading the amplifier, voltages (including 
> VHF transients)
> in the  output circuit would be reduced and the chance of 
> damage to
> the bandswitch  would be significantly reduced.
> 73,
> ... Joe, W4TV

> Oh, do you mean to say that bandswitches could arc due to 
> improper loading
> by the operator?  Lou

For actual measurements of what REALLY happens look at:

http://www.w8ji.com/demonstation.htm

and

http://www.w8ji.com/SB221/sb-221.htm

It's very easy to prove with actual measurements anyone with 
modest test gear can reproduce that the entire VHF arcing 
thing is nonsense.

73 Tom