[UK-CONTEST] Amplifier Advice ACOM 2000's

[Bob Harrison]

My Merc is governed to 155MPH...... of course I take it to the limit everyday

73 Bob G4UJS

> -----Original Message-----
> From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:uk-contest-
> bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of David Honey
> Sent: 24 January 2012 18:53
> To: uk-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Amplifier Advice ACOM 2000's
> 
> 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. :-) _______________________________________________
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