hmmm. I didn't know you could do it that way. would that not reduce the 
life and efficiency of the tubes?
I always thought you had to go for max output.

Shaun
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On 15/05/2008 11:39 PM, the old scribe known as Danny Dyer was able to 
impart this pearl of wisdom:
> Congrats On moving toward licensing.  While I'm Not Familiar With That 
> Particular rig, but you can likely reduce the power via your tuneing up and 
> loading schemes.  The radio doesn't have to transmit at full power.  If you 
> have a manual for the radio, consult its' wisedom.  Again, Congratulations 
> and all the best to you Sir, Sincerely, Danny Dyer, Wb4idu.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 9:33 AM
> Subject: power mods for tube rigs.
> 
> 
>> Hi guys, I'm just that much closer to gaining my license. sent away for
>> my foundation license manual today. now. the issue is, I wanna run my
>> radio at 10w and simply backing the mic gain off won't cut it.
>> is there a mod I could have a qualified tech do to reduce the output on
>> my old yaesu ft-201? if so, what's involved?
>> thanks in advance guys.
>>
>> -- 
>> Shaun
>> web sites:
>> http://www.myspace.com/blindmanshaunoliver
>> http://blindman.homelinux.org/~blindman/
>> skype: brailledude
>>
> 
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