that's a pretty small radio, the RF deck anyway, so there probably would be still a lot of heat. I played with one at HRO a few months ago but never checked the output.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Richard Fiorello 
  To: [log in to unmask] 
  Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 7:54 PM
  Subject: ts480Fw: speaking of IRLP don't gorget


  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