you can get a keying interface cable from the amp to the radio on ebay or a 
few other places which you'd need, you can tune it with the TW1. I have the 
SB-200 and that's how I do it though I mainly only use it on one band anyway 
so I just double check it now and then, but really tuning for max output, 
with in reason, if you mess up you can see an incredible reading out of the 
amp as I found tuning mine for the first time, but that will blow it up big 
and fast I'm told. If that amp says it will put out 800 watts, you may see a 
little more, but if you see more than 900 or so, better retune, I don't know 
the output on that one, but basically, stay close to the rated output.
----- 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.