[Elecraft] K3 and StepIR/Icom PW-1

[Mike Penkas]

To "Tom" , wherever you are--
I actually own a K3, PW-1 and SteppIR and have used them together. I was 
involved in the beta testing of the negative ALC mod and if you have any 
questions regarding my experiences please contact me off group.
         Mike WA8EBM

Original Message ----- 
From: "Adam Farson" <farson at shaw.ca>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 9:08 PM
Subject: FW: [Elecraft] K3 and StepIR/Icom PW-1


> Hi Tom,
>
> The K3 should not be used as an exciter for the PW1 unless the polarity of
> its external ALC input has been changed from positive-going (original) to
> negative-going (range 0 to -4V). Failure to heed this warning will result 
> in
> extensive damage to the PW1, necessitating costly repairs (as much as
> $1800!)
>
> http://www.ab4oj.com/icom/main.html#alc
>
> Cheers for now, 73,
> Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ
>
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