[Heathkit] DX-100 b general question

[K5MYJ]

If you reduce the drive to the point that you reduce the output you are no 
longer operating the finals in class C.

You can reduce the screen voltage to reduce the output but that is not a 
front panel control.

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa.
"Real Radios Glow In The Dark"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stan Nafziger" <kf4by1 at gmail.com>
To: "L L bahr" <pulsarxp at embarqmail.com>
Cc: <heathkit at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2014 2:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Heathkit] DX-100 b general question


> Lee, he is correct.  It's proper to adjust the Loading for max output.
> Loading is what matches your finals to your load (antenna).  He didn't say
> he was exceeding the recommended limits.You back off the drive to keep 
> from
> exceeding the limits if necessary..
>
> Enjoy your DX-100 Andrew!
>
> 73, Stan - KF4BY
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 12:22 PM, L L bahr <pulsarxp at embarqmail.com> 
> wrote:
>
>> Why would you tune for maximum output with the loading control?  Seems to
>> me you would want to load to Heathkit's recommended current for CW and
>> Phone.  Why would you tune it beyond those limits?
>> Lee, w0vt
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Andrew Kopke" <andrewkopke at rocketmail.com>
>> To: heathkit at mailman.qth.net
>> Sent: Monday, March 24, 2014 10:10:41 AM
>> Subject: [Heathkit] DX-100 b general question
>>
>> Hello, Regarding the tune up and drive of the DX 100.
>> I peak the grid and dip the plate and adjust the loading control for max
>> output. (which I'm fairly used to now) After that, If I wanted less power
>> output to reduce rf in the house, because I am using a random wire ,Can I
>> cut back on the drive to lower output without damaging the tubes . I 
>> would
>> be using the rig for CW. If you have any other questions, I'll try to
>> respond as quick as I can. I am in and out of the house daily.
>>
>> Many thanks , Andrew Kopke
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