[Elecraft] TS520S and KPA500/KAT500

[Ted Edwards W3TB]

And will need to do that tuning repeatedly on each band.

20w drive is about right

On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 19:55 Don Wilhelm <donwilh at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> Bill,
>
> Since the 520S is a tube output transceiver, I think you need to tune
> the PA stage into a 50 ohm dummy load so it matches the input of the
> KPA500.
>
> Yes, then start at low power and bring it up until you have your desired
> power out of the KPA500.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 7/21/2018 9:59 PM, Nr4c wrote:
> > I want to use a Kenwood 520S with my KPA500 amp. I have the cable from
> the 520 Remote connector to amp PTT IN.
> >
> > I assume I should tune up radio with dummy load and then turn Drive down
> low and switch amp to Operate. Now turn up drive to get desire amp output.
> >
> > Now I ask, “What have I forgotten (or never knew about tube radios))?”
> Anything else I need to pay attention to or what am I missing?
> >
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73 de Ted Edwards, W3TB and GØPWW

and thinking about operating CW:
"Do today what others won't,
so you can do tomorrow what others can't."