[Elecraft] Amp connection - K3 and ACOM 1000

[Mike]

What happens to 6M then?

73, Mike NF4L

Richard Squire - HB9ANM wrote:
> Jens, you are right: K3 + ACOM 1000 = excellent combination.
>
> However, I highly recommend to anyone using a tetrode amp with a "swamped"
> (i.e. untuned) input inserting of a lowpass filter BETWEEN the TX and the
> amp. See for instance:
>
> www.kk5dr.com/swampednetworks.htm
>
> (inspite of the title of the article, problems can even occur with a very
> well designed amp like the ACOM 1000)
>
> or google "swamped input"+filter for further info.
>
> VHF oscillations in the PA may damage the TX - ask a friend of mine who had
> to repair his FT1000!
>
> Better to be on the safe side...
>
> 73
>
>
>
> -----
> Richard - HB9ANM
>