Mike,
I searched on the Web and found the best price, including shipping, at ABT Electronics. It was about $130.
The heighth and width of the 1.2 cu ft Panasonic that we got, model NN-T695SF, is virtually the same as the Apollo, and the depth is only about 16". I did have to make a new base, since the feet are not quite the same pattern. I used plywood cut in 2" wide lengths to get it to the right height, 1 3/4" I think, and 1/4" masonite on top of that, with holes to fit the foot pattern so it wouldn't slide around. When the door opens, it uses a little more room, so I moved it to the right side of the front frame, and it works just fine. And the stainless face with black accents fits right in with the color scheme.
The neat thing about the Panasonic is that it adjusts the power level by controlling the voltage to the microwave tube. Instead of coming on at full power and cycling on and off at different intervals (my generator would almost choke every time I used the microwave), it stays on continuously, but with lower power use. If I'm concerned about how much power I'm drawing, I just use a lower power setting on the microwave and cook it longer. I think it cooks better than when being shot with high power, even for short intervals, too.
Bob
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