[Yaesu] Proper way of tuning up a analog rig

[dgdrake@rogers.com]

Bill....
     I replied saying basically the same thing as yourself. Apparently, the FT-301 radio is solid state. So, I don't know what "tune up" procedure Hart is talking about.
Darrell,
VA3DG/VE3DDG
 
> From: Bill Taylor <dxer745@yahoo.com>
> Date: 2003/07/30 Wed PM 03:11:31 GMT
> To: yaesu@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Yaesu] Proper way of tuning up a analog rig
> 
> It's safest to follow the manual exactly.  Once you
> get the hang of it, it will take only a few seconds
> because you'll remember the approximate settings for
> each band.  Some old timers are able to "tune up"
> while they are talking and can tune for "max smoke"
> just by reading the power out needle reading on the
> meter while transmitting.  Perhaps you will be able to
> do that in the future, but don't try it now.
> 
> The other thing to remember is that these radios are
> not meant to do full power with 100% duty cycle for
> long periods of time.  That means that while you are
> slowly learning how to tune up, do it in short spurts.
>  Don't key down for more than about 5-10 seconds at a
> time, and give the tubes a rest between keydowns. 
> Finally, be nice and do your practice tune ups into a
> dummy load and not an antenna, especially not a
> non-resonant antenna.
> 
> 
> --- Hart Engel <va3kis@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > I have as you already know a ft-301 rig with a
> > analog display. I have read 
> > the manual on the tuning up proceedure, but was
> > wondering if there is a 
> > faster way or a more effecient way i should be doing
> > it.
> > Hart
> > 
> >
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