Hi;
I've never owned a 480 but one thing that might give you a very general
unscientific idea as to whether there is a problem might be to use the radio
for an hour or so on ssb only no cw. If you are only putting out 35 watts I
wouldn't expect much heat, no cooling fans running etc. If, however, you
are indeed getting significantly more you may see some general idea.
I also wonder if there is any type of alc adjustment or possibly a tuner
setting that could cut back the output?
We all will be curious to know what you find.
Richard
----- Original Message -----
From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 6:47 PM
Subject: Re: speaking of IRLP don't gorget
Try this link. You can enter you zip code and how many miles. Many irl
owners have a link to their web page. It is best to ask the local owner
if you can use the node. Some have special access codes. All you need is
a radio with touchtones and probably pl.
The link is
http://status.irlp.net/IRLPuszip.php
73s
Butch Bussen
wa0vjr