Thanks, I'll look around for the interface cable.
I'm not sure what the max out put is on the amp, but I'll have somebody 
check.
I have the original manual to it.
73.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 12:20 PM
Subject: Re: Upgraded to general, and a question.


> 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.