Hi Michael,

Yes, you need to have the amp keyed while you are tuning.  The P-2000 meter
from RF applications that I have has a function where, if you hold the power
read button in for approximately a second, it will go into a continuous tone
mode which changes in pitch as the amount of RF increases so with an
increase in RF power, the pitch rises.  It is thus very easy to dip the
plate and peak the load controls on an amp since both actions result in
greater RF coupled to the antenna and you can tune for a peak in pitch on
the P-2000.  I hope this new meter will have a similar tuning aid type
function in it.

If you were reading the meter of the amp with the Fowl Gimmick, the
procedure would be substantially different since you would actually be
looking for a downward fluctuation in the meter when dipping the plate while
looking for an increase in the meter reading when adjusting the load until
you achieve final tuning with that last plate dip.

I hope this all makes sense and please don't hesitate to write if it
doesn't.  Take care and very 73.
Kevin, K7RX

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-----Original Message-----
From: Michael [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 03:55 AM
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Subject: manual tune up



Kevin:

Just another  question regarding manual tune up.
The SWR/Power meter that you use, does it also give you an oscillating tone
that changes in pitch to assist with tuning or do you adjust your controls,
while having the PTT activated,  and then take a power and SWR measurement
to insure proper tune up of your amp?
I'm thinking of the tune up procedure of the FT-101ZD/102 type transceiver.
These transceivers require that the PTT be pressed while adjusting the tune
up controls.
I'm thinking that The Fowle Gimique and this new talking SWR/Power meter
from RF Applications would have to work in tandem.
You know, I just wish there was a fellow blind ham near me who had an tubed
type amp or tubed type transceiver, the kind I'm interested in, so that I
could learn first hand but I guess that's  the way it goes. <HI HI>

73:
Michael VO1RYN