[ICOM] ICOM's on AM (again)

[Peter Markavage]

I've used my 756 PRO II with a Heath SB-200 for the last several years on
AM. I haven't seen the problem you refer too. I also do not use any ALC
connection between the rig and the amplifier. I do monitor the output
waveform of the amplifier with a scope. PRO II output power on AM is
generally set to a max. of 25 watts output.

And, to someone's mention of "few hams use AM"; AM popularity has grown
over the last 10 years as more and more amateurs are finding the fun of
using a "vintage" mode on "today's" rigs. AM is the pleasant sounding
form of amateur radio. The 746, 756, 7000, and 7800 all have a great AM
sound on the air.

Pete, wa2cwa

On Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:25:15 -0800 (PST) Ed Purvis <wa4njy_am at yahoo.com>
writes:
> 
>   I was going with the fact I bought a radio
> that the manufactuer designed AM into. Also,
> the quality of AM in the 746PRO is very good.
> I want to use it that way. The problem is ICOM
> does something different with the ALC. There
> most likely is nothing that can be done about
> it.
>    "Few people" drive vintage cars today. But, I
> would not hesitate to help them with questions
> and assistance.
>                            Ed
>                          
> 
> Ed Purvis WA4NJY
>         Amateur radio since
>          1963, tube-type most
>          of the time.