Start with the loading control fully counter clockwise, or read the
directions
regarding the initial setting for the loading control.

Peter


"Chuck James" wrote in message
...
I'm a VERY new Ham, so please bear with me. The instructions for the
Kenwood TS-820 say to tune the radio for a dip in the meter, as partially
described from the manual below.

PLATE TUNING
Turn the METER switch back to IP, leave the MODE switch at TUN and flip
the stand-by switch to SEND Quickly adjust the PLATE control to dip the
plate current (a minimum meter reading) Return the stand-by switch to REC
NOTE: The TUNE position permits tuning of the final tank circuit at
reduced power without danger to the tubes. With the MODE switch to the
TUNE position, the screen voltage of the finals is reduced to
approximately 50% and the keying circuit is shorted.

The problem is, that once I have completed all of the previous (not
listed) steps, and finally try to adjust the Plate control for a dip in
the meter, the meter completely pegs to the left when I flip the stand-by
switch to SEND. I have installed new final tubes, and can still tune the
rig so the power shows to be putting out 100 watts. I can make contacts
with this rig, but I'm worried about not being able to properly dip the
plate current. Has anyone else had this problem, or can anyone point me to
the "cure"?
Thanks in advance!

73's
KE5GEO