PENMART01 wrote:

>>"BeeCee" writes:
>>
>>
>>>How important is a turn table?
>>
>>I know this probably won't help you but is an interesting observation
>>nonetheless.
>>
>>In 2002 I had occasion to acquire 2 new microwaves.
>>
>>One, a Samsung, came with a new travel trailer and the other I had to buy to
>>replace the one in my kitchen that crapped out.
>>Turned out only one microwave, a specific GE model, would fit the kitchen
>>space where the old one came out - unless I bought one of the little dinky
>>reheater types.
>>
>>So as it turns out......the Samsung has a turntable but has a definite
>>hotspot; the GE does not have a turntable and has no noticeable hotspot(s).
>>I don't know much about the mechanics of microwave ovens but I suspect the
>>GE may have a device that that rotates the wave generator ??
>
>
> Yep.
>
> The device that produces microwaves is called a "magnetron". GE microwave
> ovens do not incorporate a turntable because their system uses a magnetron with
> a rotating magnetic field, very similar to how modern x-ray tubes operate for

Yup. We have a GE Profile combo micro/convection. No hotspots and no
turntable taking up space on the bottom.

--
Steve

Why don't they make mouse flavored cat food?