[1000mp] Mark V and Collins 30L1

[Pete Smith]

At 09:19 AM 9/9/2004, you wrote:

>Hello Folks,
>
>Recently I bought a Mark V FT-1000MP and I would like to connect it to 
>Collins 30L1, however I have a doubt about ALC compatibility, I am not 
>sure if ALC 30L1 is totally compatible with ALC Mark V, can you help me 
>???  Also I am using a FRB-757 Relay Box to action the TX on 30L1.
>

My advice would be, don't bother with the ALC connection.  Older amps like 
the 30L1 were designed to connect to the tube transceivers of the same 
era.  Just make sure that you are properly adjusting your transceiver, that 
you are not overdriving the amplifier, and that the amplifier is properly 
loaded.  Amplifier authorities (I'm not one of them) suggest setting the 
Loading control on the amplifier a little clockwise ("heavier loading") 
from the position that gives maximum output, to improve signal quality on SSB.


73, Pete N4ZR
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