How to tune your tube amplifiers Kenwood 922a

Just a reminder that tubes aren’t cheap. Showing how I tune my Kenwood 922a with a pair of 3-500z tubes.

[@paulhorrox4155]

Great video, Jay. Are you using a relay between TL922 PTT and radio?

[@JayN4GO]

Great question Paul ! Yes I have a buffer between them. I forgot to mention that.

[@krazytrinisteve]

The 922 is beautiful … I want one

[@JayN4GO]

Thanks man. I like it a lot. Tubes are still cheap ish. I loaf at 8-900watts

[@krazytrinisteve]

@@JayN4GO ohhhhh man just appeal to the looks and the reports. I have never seen one come up locally. The old timers must be hoarding

[@JayN4GO]

@@krazytrinisteve I see a few on swap.qth every now and then. Most people will not ship though. I was lucky to find this one up in Maryland

[@krazytrinisteve]

@@JayN4GO right up the street

[@JayN4GO]

@@krazytrinisteve get with me in a few months. I’m thinking about getting a momo beam. Haven’t made up my mind yet. Hehe

[@SigmazGFX]

Dudes a pro.

[@JayN4GO]

Maybe a pro at toiletries

[@paulvanderweegen7624]

Nice video-Thanks

[@JayN4GO]

Thanks Paul

[@hani-georgefreiwat785]

Great video! do I really need an external antenna tuner for the tl-922? /thanks

[@JayN4GO]

If you antennas are less than 2.1 swr , then you don’t need a tuner. All of mine are 1.5:1 so I never use the tuner.

[@MyJeff1969]

Nope you do Not need antenna tuner If your antenna is already tuned for the band you are using I don't even use a watt meter Look at my comment above

[@kc3kop915]

Who is your electrician? Looks like a nice 220V install.

[@JayN4GO]

Thanks man. His name is Ian

[@355k13]

Just what the internet needs, another 'how to tune your amplifier' video!

[@JayN4GO]

Should’ve done another ft8 video for guys like you.

[@marcuscheko3264]

lmfao @@JayN4GO way to go ........thanks for up load .....i for one dont like ft8 ....all my ham freind that do ft8 i gave them a mouse pad for ft8 .........it was 2 sided tape !!!! for chrismas😂😂😂😂

[@JayN4GO]

@@marcuscheko3264 oh man you just gave me Christmas ideas. 🤣

[@MyJeff1969]

Sorry Can not see what you are doing at all I have this amp The correct way to tune it is Tune on cw both amp And radio Put meter in rf position And leave it there 50 watts or less to start is fine Key radio Dip plate with plate knob Watch right meter plate current Unkey radio key up again Adjust load knob For Max rf output on left meter You will see it will only rise so far Please note there is recommended Starting points for the load knob Consult your manual For 10 meters start load At 3 Please also note Max drive input for this amp Is 135 I hope I helped Take all confusion out of the tuning Thanks

[@MyJeff1969]

When you are ready to go-to ssb just switch radio and amp to ssb

[@JayN4GO]

Thanks Jeff. Here’s a better video of what I do. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4XXZ4SqnNh8fLssi=COGZUIYeK9JeUF5k

[@MyJeff1969]

@@JayN4GO y I seen that one If anybody wants the tuning flyer from burkhart for tl922a I could possibly send it