[ICOM] IC2KL Bias supply

[Frank A. Ellis]

John,
 
It would be very prudent to inspect the bandswitch,
plate choke, and air variable capacitors very
carefully prior to purchasing any FL-2100 series
amplifier.

Sorry for the off-topic post.

73 Frank W3UHF

 
 
 
 --- vk6jb <vk6jb at amnet.net.au> wrote:
> 
> > Hello Dave,
> > I was reading your message and wanted to ask you a
> > question.
> > I was thinking of buying an fl2100z and wanted to
> > know what to look for when
> > buying one.
> > Is there any tests that I can do with a min of
> gear
> > that will tell me that I
> > should avoid it like the plague.
> > Any assistance would be gratefully appreciated.
> > 73 & 88's,
> > De John
> > Amateur Radio Station VK6JB
> > E-mail : vk6jb at amnet.net.au
> > Phone : Mob   +61 417 973 995
> >            : Home +61 8 6364 0259
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "W. David Paperman" <wpaper at ev1.net>
> > To: "ICOM Reflector" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
> > Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 11:45 AM
> > Subject: Re: [ICOM] IC2KL Bias supply
> > 
> > 
> > > Hi, Adam;
> > >
> > > No, I have no experience with Yaesu equipment
> > other than the FT 101
> > > series and the FL amplifiers. The amplifier I
> was
> > referring to was the
> > > SG-500. It is not as forgiving (well protected)
> as
> > the IC2KL but is
> > > quite rugged and, above all, very easy to
> service.
> > >
> > > After several unacceptable experiences with both
> > Yaesu and Kenwood I
> > > settled in with Icom, in great part due to the
> > superb service support.
> > >
> > > I limit the time I have available for service
> work
> > on Icom products
> > > (primarily supporting a local dealer and
> overseas
> > clients),
> > > "boatanchors" and rebuilding TelRex rotators (I
> > have small machine
> > > shop). After all, I was told when I retired that
> > all I am supposed to do
> > > is chase DX, contest, and maintain my "estate",
> > Ant-Hill. Obviously not
> > > the case!
> > >
> > > My IC2KL is also on its' 4th exciter. I started
> > with an IC 720, then IC-
> > > 740, a 756 and now a 756 Pro II. If the gods
> smile
> > on me I will
> > > eventually go to the Pro III. The 7800 is great
> > but all my gear,
> > > excepting the amplifiers and tower rotators, are
> > powered by two large
> > > battery banks. Unfortunately, the 7800 is not
> > "battery friendly".
> > >
> > > Be well;
> > >
> > > Dave, W5WP
> > >
> > > Adam Farson wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi Dave,
> > > >
> > > > Is your Brand 'X' a Yaesu Quadra perchance?
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> > >
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> 
> 
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