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