In your description, note that the plate loading and plate tuning controls
will interact; turning the loading clockwise will typically require a small
CCW adjustment to plate tuning. I have never run an FT102, but think it
could be done with care. I didn't look at the W8JI webpage.
I expect there are a number of FT950s on the used market; people are always
trading up, down and sideways.
I'm surprised that the audio of an FTDX1200 would be much different from an
FT950; adjustments can be messed up by individual hams in a number of ways.
The 1200 is getting good reviews on EHam, and I have been tempted to get one
myself. Sticking with my FT950 for the time being, though.
Having said all that, you would probably do pretty well with a TS590 if you
are serious about new equipment. You ccan mess up the transmit audio on any
of these rigs; start with default settings and then make small adjustments
if you must.
73,
Lloyd Rasmussen, W3IUU, Kensington, MD
http://lras.home.sprynet.com
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Ryan
Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 10:37 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Maybe time to say good bye
Hi all:=20
Well apparently the cause of my fuse blowing in my 102 is due to too =
high a plate current and over loading.=20
As the TW-1 has allowed me to tune up for max power, lowest reflected =
power and SWR, moving the plate control back to the specified setting of =
300MA max, doesn't drop the pitch of the meter enough for me to really =
use it solo.=20
Basically, I need my XYL's help to insure my plate is OK before =
operating. I can detect a little ripple in the TW-1's tone and I think I =
may be able to use this as the guide to tell me my plate has dropped =
back to the safe levels but not sure.=20
I don't like under loading, which I could do but this would result in =
another part of the finals being damaged. Yes it protects 1 part of the =
tube but damages another and that's pointless as you can't graft parts =
of tubes together. LOL=20
So I'm going to send her back to NC4L in FLA as he's the only person =
who's willing to straighten up my amp keying relay and re_install 1 of =
the optional CW filters I have and then she may be treated like a =
classic car. Taken out on Sunny days etc.=20
I'm also considering a new rig and my 2 considerations are the IC-7410 =
and TS-590. I've heard the Yaesu FTDX-1200/5000 and I'm not overly =
impressed with the audio coming out of them for the money.=20
The FT-950 on the other hand has some of the best audio in an entry to =
mid priced rig and its to bad they stopped making that. I could get 1 on =
the used market but I've been pretty much been beaten' up when buying =
and I'm not prepared to go through all that again.=20
I even got taken with my 102 but due to the fact its my favourite rig, I =
spent an additional 800CAN to get her where she is now. This was after =
trading an 18 month old FT-450 with desk mic, probably worth at least =
800CAN and the 102 plus accessories I got in trade was probably worth =
half that.=20
So we'll see, certainly for contesting it maybe time to get a modern set =
up. I'm even considering unloading my AL-811H and get an ALS-600. When =
you can't beet them, join them. LOL=20
73:=20
Mike DE VO1AX=20
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