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