ORIGINAL: kolban
I overheard some words at my local club ... and understand I am a newbie ... but the member said:
Don't switch on the transmitter with the antenna down as that can fry the circuits of your transmitter. Always extend it some.
I can't comment on the reality of the situation ... is this true? Should we extend the antenna some before switching the TX on?
Neil
Allegedly if you leave it on long enough it can cause overheating. However, that's usually talking about extended periods, not the amount of time required for a range check.