Hi Tom, Please send me a copy of your qsl card. Also explain how you put postcard stock in your printer. I am using a HP 720. 73 Walt and GEB dog Opus WA4QXT New London CT [log in to unmask] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 2:14 PM > Michael: > > Glad the card came through, and feel free to use the template as you wish. > If I remember correctly, we did create the table via the "insert table" > function in MS Word. Again, keep in mind that the entry fields are accessed > via the tab key. > > As for my tune-up procedure, you basically have it correct. One minor > detail is that I use a Conway tuning aid, not one from Handiham, but I think > they both work the same. They are RF pick-off devices that work with > reflected power to help determine lowest SWR. > > If this procedure becomes too cumbersome for you, you might consider one of > the newer LDG autotuners. I picked up a new one recently for my portable HF > station, and feel it is the best $200 bucks I have spent in a while. > > Keep me posted, and let me know if you need any more help. > > Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ, Big Rapids, MI > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Michael Ryan" <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 1:00 PM > > > > Tom: > > > > Thanks for the card sample. I'm going to produce my next batch of cards > > like that one. No trouble to access the fields. I guess you used the > > insert table function in MS Office to create those once the card was > scanned? > > > > Can you clarify your tune up procedure again? A friend of mine is going > to > > give me some amp operating sessions once he gets back from vacation and > I'm > > going to apply your tune up method. > > So let me see if I got the steps down: > > 1. You have your transceiver set to minimal power output with a Handiham > > tuning aid connected between it and a power/SWR meter which is intern > > connected to your ATU. > > 2. You set the ATU to reflected power and tune for lowest pitch? > > I'll be using an ATU with a built in power/SWR meter and either an > Alpha-78 > > or Heathkit SB-220. > > Point out any steps I may have missed. > > > > Thanks again & 73: > > Michael VO1RYN > > > > ATU. >