Michael:

Glad the card came through, and feel free to use the template as you wish.
If I remember correctly, we did create the table via the "insert table"
function in MS Word.  Again, keep in mind that the entry fields are accessed
via the tab key.

As for my tune-up procedure, you basically have it correct.  One minor
detail is that I use a Conway tuning aid, not one from Handiham, but I think
they both work the same.  They are RF pick-off devices that work with
reflected power to help determine lowest SWR.

If this procedure becomes too cumbersome for you, you might consider one of
the newer LDG autotuners.  I picked up a new one recently for my portable HF
station, and feel it is the best $200 bucks I have spent in a while.

Keep me posted, and let me know if you need any more help.

Best 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ, Big Rapids, MI

----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 1:00 PM


> Tom:
>
> Thanks for the card sample.  I'm going to produce my next batch of cards
> like that one.  No trouble to access the fields.  I guess you used the
> insert table function in MS Office to create those once the card was
scanned?
>
> Can you clarify your tune up procedure again?  A friend of mine is going
to
> give me some amp operating sessions once he gets back from vacation and
I'm
> going to apply your tune up method.
> So let me see if I got the steps down:
> 1.  You have your transceiver set to minimal power output with a Handiham
> tuning aid connected between it and a power/SWR meter which is intern
> connected to your ATU.
> 2.  You set the ATU to reflected power and tune for lowest pitch?
> I'll be using an ATU with a built in power/SWR meter and either an
Alpha-78
> or Heathkit SB-220.
> Point out any steps I may have missed.
>
> Thanks again & 73:
> Michael VO1RYN
>
> ATU.