[ICOM] IC2KL Bias supply

[Constantine Thomas]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank A. Ellis" <w3uhf at yahoo.com>
To: <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 8:22 PM
Subject: Re: [ICOM] IC2KL Bias supply


> 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.

Plus double or better yet triple check, the 33 OHM bias resistors, if they 
are burned or have changed value, a common problem with these amplifiers, 
the tubes might have been running too hard they put out less power therefore 
sell it to someone with weak tubes.

Constantine
WA1WLA


>
> 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
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>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- 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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