[TenTec] Amplifier Question

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Basic station set-up:

The Omni VII output is connected direct to the amp input.  Also two QSK 
cables, RCA to RCA, are connected between the amp and transceiver.  The 
output of the amp goes to the input of a Diawa CN-801HP.  Power for the 
CN-801HP is obtained via a separate cable connected to the +12V on the Omni 
VII.  The output of the CN-801HP goes to the input of the 238 tuner using a 
choke balun, Wireman #8232,  between the output of the Diawa and the input 
to the tuner.  All other coax jumpers are RG-8X.

73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richards" <jrichards at k8jhr.com>
To: <rmcgraw at blomand.net>; "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" 
<tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 12:38 AM
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.
>
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