Off subject

[Dave Edwards]

Also same as near everything before 1975 or so...just tune for maximum
output.
Of course, common sense would dictate that something is wrong if maximum
output occurs with the plate knob pointing far from the correct band.
...Dave

Multi-Volti wrote:

>
>
>>The transmitter??? Tune for max output..thats' all
>>
>>
>
>
>Nah - that only works if you have a fluorescent lamp to stick in the final
>cage as an output indicator. (W3GM trick)
>
>Assuming you mean operating tune-up, not alignment, similar to HW-101,
>SB-102, etc, usually you give a wee bit of drive (watch grid current...might
>be 2.5 mA max per tube?), then watch the plate current, and 'dip' the plate
>current, that is, tune the variable plate cap to where the plate current
>reaches a minimum, helps to watch output power also, which should peak very
>close to or exactly (many variables) where the current drops a bit (dips).
>
>grid current will peak when plate current dips.
>
>This may not be enough ...when you find some manual reading material,
>hoepfully it will make the manual make sense.
>
>"Tune" switch on that rig might possibly be reduced power so you don't
>stress everything.
>
>Oh, yeah, you're supposed to do this on a dummy load, not 75m SSB.
>
>
>
>Murray
>
>
>---
>Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
>Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
>Version: 6.0.391 / Virus Database: 222 - Release Date: 9/19/02
>
>
>
>

-----------------------------------------------------------
This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona
-----------------------------------------------------------

Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH
To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV
Archives - http://interactive.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html