stupid question since i do not own an amp, but what is the purpose of increasing power and then tuning more?  is it to get a usable meter reading? I was always under the impression that tuned was tuned no matter the power  because once tuned formeximum efficiency  further retuning shouldn't be necessary.  Everyoen here having amplifiers makes me think that if I win the lottery I might someday have one too
On Jan 23, 2014, at 11:44 AM, Mike Ryan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi Steve:
> 
> I've been reading through that info already including the tuning
> supplement.
> I think I'll use his A.M method but in CW mode. That is, preset the knobs
> to the initial start settings and band, set the exciters drive to 10 or 20
> watts, key down for no more than 5 2NDS, adjusting the plate for max power
> at that level, or pitch with the TW-1.
> Go back to stand by, setting the exciter up to about 60 watts, rekeying
> increasing the load and tweaking the plate, then just switch to SSB,
> reducing the drive to around 45W or so and just go ahead and operate.
> I don't like is actual CW tuning method of pre-setting the exciters drive
> at 80W prior too keying down, adjusting the plate and load controls.
> I'm no expert but that sounds like a good way to blow the crap our of
> things pretty quickly. LOL
> 
> 73:
> Mike