On Fri, 29 May 2009 19:11:04 +0000, Howard K2HK wrote: >perhaps this a case of suspenders and a belt. Nothing wrong with that if you use the K3 power control to reduce drive to the right level for your amp and operating conditions. My Ten Tec amps (three different models) all hit rated power with 40 watts or less. 73, Jim K9YC