[ICOM] Icom PW-1 on AM?

[Robert]

With about 15 to 20 watts in to get no more than 150 Watts carrier out mine 
works great as does one used by K0ycn. You will get plenty of PEP output 
when you talk doing that. Robert
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce J. Howes" <bhowes at suscom-maine.net>
To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 5:58 AM
Subject: [ICOM] Icom PW-1 on AM?


> Hello all,
>
> Wanted to see what other folks may have experienced running the the Icom
> PW-1 on AM.
> I have been having problems where the audio seems to be clipped or even
> disappear when operating on 160 meters.
> Seems to work just fine on SSB and CW.
>
> I have set the ALC as suggested, just to confirm as I am running on 120 
> vac,
> the ALC should still be set to the ALC mark?
> So should I retard the ALC and therefore the output power if I am running 
> on
> AM?
> I know this is not a rig problem as I can use the 765 without the amp and
> experience no problem.
>
> Set up is as follows:
> Icom 765
> 160 meter dipole feed with balanced line
> Heathkit 2060 transmatch
> Icom PW-1 running on 120 vac
>
> Your input and suggestions are appreciated.
>
> 73 Bruce W1UJR
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