I have an ACOM-1000 that has exceeded my
expectation by far. This question is basic
electronics, and I'm asking it in the context of
the ACOM-1000, not radios, computers, etc. I use
my station most of the day, from about 8:00 AM
until midnight. This is done occasionally as in
I'm in and out of the shack, and doing other
things such as email, etc. Now and then
something shows up on the DX Cluster I need, or I
just decide to play radio for an hour or two. I
may go 2-3 hours without using the amp even 4-5
hours if I don't need the extra power.
I have been turning everything on in the
morning and then turning it off around
midnight. In terms of wear and tear on the
ACOM-1000, as well as the life of the tube, would
it be better to turn it off for the 2-3 hour
periods when it is being used, or to leave it on
all day as I have been doing? I know the off/on
cycle stresses components, especially tubes, but
so does leaving a piece of equipment running 15-16 hours a day.
73/DX Paul VE1DX
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