Many tnx Lowell. I'll be sure to save this message, and if I wind up with a
AL-80B, I'll be in touch.
73, Steve KW3A
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: TW-1 to tune an amp?
> You will have no problem in tuning I'm quite sure.
> For the 160 and 80 mtr bands, the plate tuning knob points to about 10:00
> and all other bands, it points to about 1:00 to 2:30 o'clock.
> The loading knob is usually around 12:00 to 1:30 O'clock possition.
> The small knob next to the plate on/off switch I never change; just leave
> at
> 12:00 O'clock.
> I think that is about you will need to know.
> I hope this helps you!
> If you have more questions, just ask.
> I have been very happy with mine for the past 5 years having made many
> QSO's
> with it.
> If you get one, I have free long distance calling and would be glad to
> walk
> you through the process.
> 73
> Lowell W8QIY
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 10:30 AM
> Subject: Re: TW-1 to tune an amp?
>
>
>> Tnx Lowell for your info on this. I knew someone on the list had the
>> AL-80B, but didn't remember who.
>>
>> I do use the swr tone on the TW-1 to tune my Palstar tuner and am
>> happy
>> with how easy that process is.
>>
>>
>> Do you use a cheat sheet and/or tactal markings on the amp controls to
>> get
>> in the ballpark after band changes, then just fine tune it? Or does each
>> band change require you to start from scratch?
>>
>> Maybe an oddly phrased question, but I've never had an amp and am trying
>> to
>> get a picture of all this in my head. I have read the tune up procedure
>> in the AL-80b online manual, and could see myself yanking out the few
>> hairs
>> I have left. But everyone who has responded to my question seems to do
>> just fine, so maybe my lack of amp experience just has me paranoid.
>>
>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Lowell Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 9:56 AM
>> Subject: Re: TW-1 to tune an amp?
>>
>>
>>> Yes, I am using the TW1 with my AL80B with perfect success!
>>> Just put the TW1 in forward power mode with the tone on and tune for
>>> max.
>>> I also tune my out-board antenna tunner with it as well; puting the TW1
>>> in
>>> SWR mode with tone on.
>>> Then you can know exactly what is going on.
>>> This all works great!
>>> 73
>>> Lowell W8QIY
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "steve" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 10:50 AM
>>> Subject: TW-1 to tune an amp?
>>>
>>>
>>>> After 20 years in the hobby, I am thinking about getting my first HF
>>>> amp.
>>>> I still haven't settled the age old question of solid state vs. tube
>>>> amp,
>>>> but am wondering how difficult it is to tune up a tube type amp.
>>>>
>>>> I have the LDG TW-1 and wonder if it is any help in tuning up a tube
>>>> amp?
>>>> What exactly is the tune up process?
>>>>
>>>> Anyone used the AL-80B with the optional grid protection circuit?
>>>>
>>>> Am only considering buying new, so any info pro or con on current amps
>>>> and
>>>> their use would be most welcome.
>>>>
>>>> 73 and tnx, Steve KW3A
>>>
>>>
>>>
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