[Icom] PW1 vs 4KL

Wed, 2 Jul 2003 21:54:25 -0500

Hi Folks,

I have been using my Icom 2KL with my 756 PRO II for some time now, and I
must say it is the best amp I have ever used.  It puts out a real 500 watts
of RF.

I have had Drakes, Kenwood's, Alpha, Ameritron (ugh), Dentron, and Collins
and the 2KL is the best yet.

I will probably upgrade to a PW 1 one of these days if I sell the last of
the brand C stuff but then I will swap the 2KL to the IC 7400.

My new rotor is up and going so the Icom RF is again circling the globe
from Arkansas Hi Hi

        William J. Diamond (Bill)
        Rogers, Arkansas USA
        [email protected]

        Ham Radio Operator WROT

 Please Visit My Icom Radio Page At

 http://pages.sbcglobal.net/wjdiamond/index.html

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On
Behalf Of Harry Tankin
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 7:32 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Icom] PW1 vs 4KL

Malcolm,

Been using my PW-1 (version 2) for past 3+ years and think it's great
other than the loud fans.  However, I do recall two issues raised on
this reflector.  First, one ham had some experience running RTTY
barefoot at 100 watts through his PW-1 only to have a component in the
amp fry under marginal SWR.  His research indicated that the component
was significantly under rated even with the amp off.  Not sure how
this was resoved or the details.  Second, the power supply is integral
to the amp.  If the PW1 PS fails repair or replacement is expensive.
Not sure what the case would be with the 4KL given the PS is a
separate unit, but no longer manufactured.

Anyway some thoughts,

Harry WE1X

----- Original Message -----
From: Malcolm Ringel <[email protected]>
Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2003 6:52 pm
Subject: [Icom] PW1 vs 4KL

> I am running a 756PROII and have narrowed my amp choices to a 4KL
> or a PW1. The 4KL would obviously be used and I think the PW1
> (version 2) would also be used, so the warranty issue would not be
> a factor.
> That said, I would appreciate hearing from those who have had/used
> either or (even better) used both of these amplifiers.
> Are parts/repair a significant problem yet for the 4KL ??
> As always, thanks in advance for any assistance any of you good
> folks can provide.
> 73, Malcolm, K3KZ, Saint Michaels, MD
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