[UK-CONTEST] Amplifier Advice ACOM 2000's

[David Honey]

On 2012-01-24 16:51, Ken Eastty wrote:
> 5. ACOM 2000, friends and contest groups use these (under-run of course
> in the UK)
>
> Under-run? Pull the other one.
>
> Contest entries from UK stations using  Linears  capable of running more
> than 1kW (or much less on 4m) should be disallowed.
> I notice that some operators are very reticent when it comes to telling
> what amplifier they use.
>
An amplifier that is rated at 1kw is rarely rated for high duty cycles, 
and for contest use you want to be sure the amplifier can run for an 
extended period without overheating. Using a 1kw amplifier at 400w 
achieves that. I don't buy the argument that just because some one has 
the equipment to do something illegal automatically makes them guilty of 
using it in that manner. It reminds me of the joke of an accused being 
charged with a crime and then asking the judge to also charge him with 
rape. After all, he had the equipment. :-)