[ICOM] PW-1 What does this mean?

[we1x at comcast.net]

Any chance the ALC is not properly adjusted thereby throwing the amp into protection?

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From: "Tony Visco" <ahv73 at verizon.net> 

> Thanks for the suggestion Harry, 
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> But 
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> It didn't work. 
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> That is I reset the PW-1 as in the start up procedures for it to acquire 
> information from my Icom 746pro. I have also tried tuning the antenna under 
> reduced power without any luck. The Amp protect is still activated 
> instantly. 
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> Might there be any other suggestions. 
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> Tony W3EW 
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> -----Original Message----- 
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On 
> Behalf Of we1x at comcast.net 
> Sent: Saturday, March 04, 2006 9:36 AM 
> To: ICOM Reflector 
> Subject: RE: [ICOM] PW-1 What does this mean? 
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> Tony, 
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> Try a full reset and see what happens. 
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> Harry WE1X 
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> -------------- Original message -------------- 
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> From: "Tony Visco" 
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> > Fellow Hams, 
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> > The ole PW-1 seems to have come up with another problem. Tonight when 
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> > operating on any band the Amp/Protect circuit activates rendering the 
> linear 
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> > useless each time I attempt to use it. 
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> > The Auto lamp blinks which according to the manual on page 14 indicates 
> that 
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> > "The Power Level of the 4 PA unites becomes unbalanced." 
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> > OK - but everything was working just fine yesterday now its not today? 
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> > How would the PA units have become unbalanced and what measures need to be 
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> > taken to correct this issue. 
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> > I'm using an Icom 746pro as my primary exciter. 
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> > Thanks in advance for the divine guidance. 
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> > Tony W3EW 
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