[Amps] IM distortion and such

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

They will certainly arc if the operator is improperly loaded <G>. 

However if the amplifier is underloaded, voltage in the output 
"tank" will increase.  The "limit" for underloading is operating 
into an open circuit (T/R relay not closed, etc.).  If the bandswitch 
is operating close to the limit already (as is the case in some 
amplifiers), overdriving an underloaded amplifier can damage the 
bandswitch. 


73,

   ... Joe, W4TV
  

  
-----Original Message-----
From: Gudguyham at aol.com [mailto:Gudguyham at aol.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 11:09 AM
To: w4tv at subich.com; amps at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Amps] IM distortion and such


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