[Elecraft] ALC

[Tom Childers, N5GE]

On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 08:38:01 -0500, you wrote:

>I have never used ALC with any amps, tube or solid-state without any issue.
>Felt the power control on the rig gave me enough control. But I can see why
>some may feel they need it. 
>
>But I have a question about this. Besides needing the option of positive or
>negative going ALC, would there need to be a calibration pot or something to
>correlate the amps total ALC voltage swing with that of the rig so that they
>match? Or is this a non-issue with ALC control as long as it is either a
>positive or negative going ALC signal?
>
>By the way my Acom 2000A amp recommends to not use ALC unless the
>transceiver requires it.

As does my Alpha 87A.

>
>Anxioulsy waiting for my K3. Ordered May 2.
>
>73,
>N2TK, Tony
>
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