[Amps] SB-220 reliability and tuning

[Ward Silver]

> Tuning is easy on the low 
> bands, and even on the high ones I can get close enough in a quick band 
> change that I don't risk the hardware before I can tune (using CW 
> dits).  My secret?  An index card stuck to the panel behind the tune and 
> load controls, with lines for each band.  No turn counters or verniers 
> required.
> 
> 73, Pete N4ZR

The importance of quick band changes reminds me of the old joke...

Q: What's the difference between a contester and a DXer?
A: A DXer has to light his pipe after every QSO.

73, Ward N0AX