Thanks, I'll have someone check the manual before I fire it up.
73.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Steve" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 5:55 PM
Subject: Re: Upgraded to general, and a question.
> Rick,
>
> I don't use an SB-220 but I do use an Ameritron Al811 amp.
>
> One more pointer besides the lethality of the voltages as the other
> esteemed
> Steve mentioned:
> You can speed things up from a tuning aspect if you mark the location of
> the
> plate tuning and plate loading knobs. In your amp's manual, they may have
> suggested approximate settings.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 5:58 PM
> Subject: Re: Upgraded to general, and a question.
>
>
> I think I'm beginning to see how it's set up.
> Thanks again for your help, and 73.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 2:23 PM
> Subject: Re: Upgraded to general, and a question.
>
>
>> the cable for the most part is more brand specific than anything else,
>> the
>> main kenwood one will do it for you, there were only a couple kenwoods,
>> TS-520 ts-820 and TS-480 that are different form the others that I know
>> of.
>> They make those relays for external, or if you know someone, or if you
>> are
>> willing to pull the cover off and do it, it's very easy to install, I see
>> how it is in mine. I know a lot of people wouldn't want to pull the cover
>> off an amp, but anyone who doesn't mind and is good with that sort of
>> thing
>> would have no problem. Nothing wrong with doing it externally either
>> though.
>> again, ebay has a lot of people with that stuff out there.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 1:53 PM
>> Subject: Re: Upgraded to general, and a question.
>>
>>
>>> I'm not sure how the set up is supposed to work.
>>> I understand I need a keying interface cable, is that radio specific?
>>> Do I need one for Kenwood?
>>> Then the relay you mentioned does it connect to the amp with another
>>> cable
>>> of some kind, or is it soldered inside the amp?
>>> Thanks again for your help and 73.
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 1:06 PM
>>> Subject: Re: Upgraded to general, and a question.
>>>
>>>
>>>> I'm about 90% sure you need something to drop the voltage for the
>>>> keying
>>>> relay with that amp, googling it will find the info.
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 12:52 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: Upgraded to general, and a question.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Rick,
>>>>>
>>>>> Congrats on the upgrade. I'm sure you will get several replies on
>>>>> this
>>>>> one,
>>>>> so I'll just throw out a few things. Be sure your antennas, coax,
>>>>> switches,
>>>>> wattmeter, and tuner are rated to handle the extra power from the amp.
>>>>>
>>>>> Besides the coax jumpers, you will at the least need a keying line
>>>>> from
>>>>> the
>>>>> din jack on the rear of the 430 to the key jack on the amp. I'm not
>>>>> familiar with this amp, so be sure the keying voltage of the amp is
>>>>> suitable for the rig. If they don't match up, you would need a buffer
>>>>> between the rig and amp in the keying line to prevent damaging the
>>>>> rig.
>>>>> Someone who knows this amp can tell you if you will need it or not.
>>>>>
>>>>> You should consider an alc connection between the amp and rig. I'm
>>>>> not
>>>>> trying to stir up the age old alc or no alc debate, some guys will
>>>>> never
>>>>> use alc, and others will never go without it.
>>>>>
>>>>> For what it's worth, if this is your first foray into HF, why not get
>>>>> your
>>>>> feet wet barefoot for a while? I still have the 430 I bought new in
>>>>> 1987.
>>>>> It's a nice rig and I had a blast for many years at 100 watts. It's
>>>>> a
>>>>> great rig, but not terribly accessible. If you have some usable
>>>>> vision
>>>>> it's
>>>>> a dream to operate. If you are total, it's not so much fun, but not
>>>>> undoable.
>>>>>
>>>>> Nice you kept your old call, can you refresh our memory on what it is?
>>>>>
>>>>> 73, Steve KW3A
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 12:17 PM
>>>>> Subject: Upgraded to general, and a question.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi list,
>>>>>> I upgraded my license to general yesterday, and aced the test.
>>>>>> I kept my original call sign.
>>>>>> I might get a new one when I go for extra.
>>>>>> I have a Kenwood TS-430S, and A Heathkit SB-220.
>>>>>> I never used an Amp before, so what do I need to hook the amp to the
>>>>>> =
>>>>>> radio, besides coax jumpers?
>>>>>> Also I would appreciate any ideas on how to tune the amp.
>>>>>> I was told I could use the LDG TO-1 talking watt meter to tune the
>>>>>> amp,
>>>>>> =
>>>>>> but I cant afford any new equipment right now, so any mods or little
>>>>>> =
>>>>>> tricks to tune the.amp would be helpful.
>>>>>> By the way, the SB-220 hasn't had any mods done to it that I know
>>>>>> about.
>>>>>> Thanks in advance, and 73.
>>>>>>
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