[Amps] Amplifier lifetime

[Bill Turner]

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On Wed, 4 Oct 2017 18:26:47 -0700, you wrote:

>> > I'm 79.  Anyone got any suggestions as to how long an amplifier should
>> > last for me?

REPLY:

Baby your amp, run it below its ratings, don't hot switch it and watch
your SWR and it should last nearly forever.

Electronic parts do fail, just don't help them.  :-)

73, Bill W6WRT