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Ham Radio Crash Course Podcast
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Troubleshooting and Tuning Tube Amps
The speaker shares their experience troubleshooting and setting up a Collins 30L1 tube amp with the help of a DX Engineering staff member, discussing issues like a faulty keying relay and decisions on fixing or selling additional amps. The importance of tuning tube amps with outbound power meters for accurate power output and SWR, as well as tips for maintaining low SWR to prevent damage to the amplifier and tubes, are emphasized.
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