Rick,
If it hasn't been used in awhile, I'd let somebody with a variable power
supply fire it up slowly. You want to make sure the caps particularly haven't
deteriorated. They can increase the voltage gradually, unless your certain
the amp is definitely operable.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 6:14 PM
Subject: Re: Upgraded to general, and a question.
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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