[Icom] PW-1 observation

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I can't speak to you current problem, but don't let it run out of warrantee. I 
just had mine repaired after a lightning hit. Both of the switching power 
supplies had to be replaced. The cost was $2200.00. My home owners insurance 
paid most of the cost.

 I wasn�t able to stand without help for several hours after learning of the 
cost of the repair.

Julio, W4HY

> I just used my PW-1 and 756PRO2 for the first time in a few months and 
> noticed that something is not right with the PW-1.
> 
> I was only showing 600w output, so after looking closer, I am noticing that 
> my Vcc is running just below 40v. I think this used to show closer to the 50v 
> mark and I used to see 1000w with no problems. I am guessing the lower 
> voltage is resulting in less gain of the RF devices. Further inspection shows 
> that the amp is receiving 245VAC, and everything else looks ok.
> 
> This is fustrating for an amp that is only a few months old and used only a 
> handful of times!!  
> 
> Anyone else see this behavior before, or have any ideas on what to check next?
> 
> 
> Eric
> KK2ED
> 
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