HAM radio. Transceiver always on?
Mark Z said:
Hi there. I keep my amateur radio transceiver on 24h/7 and never switch it off. Is this really bad ?
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It’s not really bad but it’s an unnecessary use of power.
If it’s a frequency stability issue, it should reach a stable operating temperature within fifteen minutes at most.
As far as to the health and well being of the transceiver is concerned, no it is not bad for it.