Hi;
I am not familiar with some of the newer hf amplifiers but I have tuned a 
number of older ones with no difficulty.  Many but not all will allow you to 
tune for maximum output which should also be the dip.  Some will require 
that you keep more careful track of the grid current.
Having used both solid state is certainly easier and lets you make rapid 
band or frequency changes with no thought to how many knobs you will have to 
readjust.  They are a bit more costly but a "good" amplifier" should be 
something you buy once.
Richard
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From: "steve" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 9:50 AM
Subject: TW-1 to tune an amp?


After 20 years in the hobby, I am thinking  about getting my first HF amp.
I still haven't settled the age old question of solid state vs. tube amp,
but am wondering how difficult it is to tune up a tube type amp.

I have the LDG TW-1 and wonder if it is  any  help  in tuning up a tube amp?
What exactly is the  tune up process?

Anyone used the AL-80B with the optional grid protection circuit?

Am only considering buying new, so any info pro or con on current amps and
their use would be most welcome.

73 and tnx, Steve KW3A