@@forgetyourlife rg58 from the radio to amp is probably ok providing good quality coax is used after the amp...granted though, using quality coax everywhere is the better practice
Nice video. Very clear and detailed. I appreciate the closeups. I recently purchased my first Amplifier (Ameritron AL-811) after being licensed since 1973. I learned how to properly tune from watching this video. Other videos on TH-cam aren't as detailed.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I am extremely pleased with this amp. I had originally thought I wouldn't like the tuning part, but actually I don't mind it. Kind of ads to it all.
I got mine a year ago and it too is my first amp. Licensed in 1965 boy am I old now. Running SSB with 50 watts from Icom 751 and PEP 700 watts just love it.
Great job on this video Greg. I'm kind of new at ham radio and picked up a used 811 last week. Unfortunately, the Ameritron instructions are a little fuzzy so I've spent the last few days researching and looking at 811 videos. This is the best one out there. Clear, concise and to the point. Thanks, John (KC1PRQ)
Much better video than others I have watched but I could not understand what meters you were watching or checking for dip while adjusting the knobs. Total novice here, but if you could point at the meter while adjusting the knob explaining what you are doing that would be better. Also a close up of all the equipment stating the brand and model numbers would be helpful to know what else one would have to purchase besides the amp if all they have is a 100 watt radio.
Thanks for making this video. I have wanted to buy am amplifier for some time now but I had no idea how to set it up with my I-com 7300. I found an Ameritron AL -811H for sale and was doing some research on and come across your video on TH-cam. Not only was it great information on the Ameritron but you showed how to set it up with a I-com 7300. Thanks,
I will sure give it my all (800 watts worth) The only advantage of being at the bottom of the solar cycle is I don't have to listen to him. Got into it with him a few years back.
Hi there i do believe the max power you should put into this is 80 watts, could be 70, just 1 comment mine normally works ok, but i put it on this morning on 20mts and although it keyed up and the red light came on etc, the ptt relay clicked in, virtually no power was going out, about 1/2 hour later it worked ok, wonder if you have any comments on that, both the gauges seem to work, the HV was normal, but the plate and load had no effect on the gauges and i think about 10 watts was going out....i havent used it latley so not sure on that...from Fred g4vvq in Uk.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. Yes, after tuning the amp I switched to an antenna. If memory serves I used the Chameleon Hybrid Mini.
@@WJ6FRadio That is very instructional for a guy like me. Now as I understand it, I was confusing the job of the amp and the antenna tuner. You tune the antenna with the tuner, but tune the amp to the frequency, not the antenna. I got it now. Thanks a lot.
So, I have a question. If your amplifier is 800 watts and your tuner is rated at 600 will that be an issue, or will just have to make sure that you don't go over 600 watts when transmitting?
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. Yes, you are correct in that I make sure I do not go over the rating for what ever equipment follows the amp. So long as I do that there shouldn't be any issues.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. it is my understanding that whenever possible it is always best to have your entire shack grounded,
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I figure best to show it doesn't work every time than be a fraud. Plus the bands were crappy that day.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. Over driving refers to using too much power from the radio. Hope this helps.
@@WJ6FRadio Thanks for the response. I'm running an Ameritron 811h at 70 watts from my radio. Maybe I should kick it down to 65 or 60 watts? What do you think?
@@321CatboxWA he showed you the chart and he told you to start with the plate and look for the dip. When he moved the plate knob the meter dipped down at one point that is where you stop. Then he did the other knob and watched for that dip. Then back to plate again to fine tune. He did it several times at different power outages on the radio.
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Great video! Now I am officially jealous!
Thanks for watching! It. has been fun using this amp.
@Southeastern777 Sure it is, just use crappy thin coax and it will put out alot less ;)
@@forgetyourlife rg58 from the radio to amp is probably ok providing good quality coax is used after the amp...granted though, using quality coax everywhere is the better practice
Nice video. Very clear and detailed. I appreciate the closeups. I recently purchased my first Amplifier (Ameritron AL-811) after being licensed since 1973. I learned how to properly tune from watching this video. Other videos on TH-cam aren't as detailed.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I am extremely pleased with this amp. I had originally thought I wouldn't like the tuning part, but actually I don't mind it. Kind of ads to it all.
I got mine a year ago and it too is my first amp. Licensed in 1965 boy am I old now. Running SSB with 50 watts from Icom 751 and PEP 700 watts just love it.
Great job on this video Greg. I'm kind of new at ham radio and picked up a used 811 last week. Unfortunately, the Ameritron instructions are a little fuzzy so I've spent the last few days researching and looking at 811 videos. This is the best one out there. Clear, concise and to the point. Thanks, John (KC1PRQ)
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. Glad this video helped!
Man, you got every toy under the sun 👍
I'm trying to catch up to you! Trying to be one of the cool kids.😂😂😂
WJ6F you got me beat
Much better video than others I have watched but I could not understand what meters you were watching or checking for dip while adjusting the knobs. Total novice here, but if you could point at the meter while adjusting the knob explaining what you are doing that would be better. Also a close up of all the equipment stating the brand and model numbers would be helpful to know what else one would have to purchase besides the amp if all they have is a 100 watt radio.
Thanks for making this video. I have wanted to buy am amplifier for some time now but I had no idea how to set it up with my I-com 7300. I found an Ameritron AL -811H for sale and was doing some research on and come across your video on TH-cam. Not only was it great information on the Ameritron but you showed how to set it up with a I-com 7300.
Thanks,
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I am glad it was helpful!
I dont have ALC connected, how do I tune the ALC once I do connect it? or do I even need to connect it? what does it do?
I use such an amplifier in my shack, thanks for the video! See you on the air!
R0AGY Igor G. Thanks for watching and the comment. They are great amps.
What are you upping? You should say what youre doing? Are you upping the transmitter\driver?
Nice video.Many thanks.
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WOW! Here goes the neighborhood :D
Oh hell, the neighborhood went to hell in a hand basket the moment I moved in! Thanks for watching! Hope all is well out your way
Thanks, excellent video, relaxed and detailed
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Hi
What are the alc jumpers and alc knob for? Are the jumpers necessary?
Thanku
Are you using any buffer between the rig and amp for isolation?
Can you tune in rtty and do you have to run a tone or can you tune with simple dead key?
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I have not tried using RTTY, but It just might work.
I want you to smoke that 10 meters station on the East Coast .... the one on 28.425MHz lol ...
I will sure give it my all (800 watts worth) The only advantage of being at the bottom of the solar cycle is I don't have to listen to him. Got into it with him a few years back.
The Tannnnngoo Victorrrr Zewwwluuu ?
K3DY DXing throw in a southern drawl and it’s a dead ringer
@@k3dydxing708 yeah, that douche pops up everytime 10 opens....
He’s my 10 meter beacon
Hi there i do believe the max power you should put into this is 80 watts, could be 70, just 1 comment mine normally works ok, but i put it on this morning on 20mts and although it keyed up and the red light came on etc, the ptt relay clicked in, virtually no power was going out, about 1/2 hour later it worked ok, wonder if you have any comments on that, both the gauges seem to work, the HV was normal, but the plate and load had no effect on the gauges and i think about 10 watts was going out....i havent used it latley so not sure on that...from Fred g4vvq in Uk.
How many milliseconds setting did you have for the 7300? Thank you 73
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I will have to look and get back to you.
Tuning on Dummy load, but trying to make a contact? Could that be you swapped to antenna after tuning with dummy load? Thanks.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. Yes, after tuning the amp I switched to an antenna. If memory serves I used the Chameleon Hybrid Mini.
@@WJ6FRadio That is very instructional for a guy like me. Now as I understand it, I was confusing the job of the amp and the antenna tuner. You tune the antenna with the tuner, but tune the amp to the frequency, not the antenna. I got it now. Thanks a lot.
very nicely done!
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Dip in what? Plate current or grid current?
You want to dip the plate current.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. The plate current.
@@WJ6FRadio at 3:13 it looks more like you peaked the Ip instead of dipping it. And on top of that it looks like you overshot the peak in RF out.
So, I have a question. If your amplifier is 800 watts and your tuner is rated at 600 will that be an issue, or will just have to make sure that you don't go over 600 watts when transmitting?
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. Yes, you are correct in that I make sure I do not go over the rating for what ever equipment follows the amp. So long as I do that there shouldn't be any issues.
Hi
Does the 811 need to be grounded?
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. it is my understanding that whenever possible it is always best to have your entire shack grounded,
Great Video except the end where you cant make the contact. I mean thats why you have the amp. LOL
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I figure best to show it doesn't work every time than be a fraud. Plus the bands were crappy that day.
What does he mean by over driving the amp? Does it mean don't take it over 600 watts?
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. Over driving refers to using too much power from the radio. Hope this helps.
@@WJ6FRadio Thanks for the response. I'm running an Ameritron 811h at 70 watts from my radio. Maybe I should kick it down to 65 or 60 watts? What do you think?
Have you ever heard of using a tuning pulser to tune the 811h?
Thank you for taking the time to watch and the comment! It is greatly appreciated. I have heard of them, but have never seen nor used one.
Poor explanation
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Just as confused as ever not helpful
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Very vague ,no explanation of the meters or values desired .
@@321CatboxWA he showed you the chart and he told you to start with the plate and look for the dip. When he moved the plate knob the meter dipped down at one point that is where you stop. Then he did the other knob and watched for that dip. Then back to plate again to fine tune. He did it several times at different power outages on the radio.