[TenTec] Amplifier Question

[Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP]

Use an MFJ watt meter.
You'll find your rig runs more power with those than it does with the good
ones!
;-)

73
Rick, DJ0IP

-----Original Message-----
From: TenTec [mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Richards
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 7:39 AM
To: rmcgraw at blomand.net; Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Amplifier Question

THANK YOU ALL for the quick and helpful answers about tuning my amp.  The
best bit is I am doing the right thing.

I have a matchbox/tuner with a fairly reliable SWR/WATT meter beyond the
amp, and I watch that power meter, along with the PEAL Power meter on the
amp,  for power indication, while watching the Ib Grid Meter on on the left
side of the amp.

I sometimes get the notion to install a separate watt meter  (I built the
Ten Tec 1225 SWR/WATT meter a couple of months back) but I would prefer to
keep things simple - I figure every patch cable, connector, and gadget in
line is a power and impedance "speed bump" and would prefer to keep it
simple.  But the user manual was a tad skimpy on explaining how and when to
use those four little meter settings.

Now supposing I changed my mind and DID want a power meter in line... 
are there any suggestions on what to use?  I have a Daiwa 101L and the TT
1225 kit, but maybe there is a better one.

So... is it worth it, and why?  What would it tell me that I cannot already
determine from the amp and tuner meters?  I see so many of them in other
guys' stations, I suppose there must be more to it than the 
thrill of seeing the needle move or the LEDs light up!     ;-)

THANKS, AGAIN.

------------------  K8JHR  -------------------


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