Hi Tom,
Please send me a copy of your qsl card.  Also explain how you put postcard
stock in your printer.  I am using a HP 720.  73
Walt and GEB dog Opus
WA4QXT
New London CT
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 2:14 PM


>     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]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> 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.
>