[ICOM] PW-1 What does this mean?

[Tony Visco]

Harry,
Well with very low power like 5 watts it does tune up but when you increase
exciter wattage slightly and I mean slightly, it immediately kicks into
protect mode.  There isn't even a chance to see if the ALC is beyond the 12
o'clock position.
I will reduce the ALC setting and try again.  I can guarantee you that the
ALC was originally set correctly and I monitor the ALC pretty much all the
time. I had it set just below the 12 o'clock position.

OK - even with the ALC setting fully counterclockwise, once power is
increased a little it goes into protect mode.  I should point out that the
same result occurs with the Field that is in position 2.

Now I will disconnect the Field and set the 1&2 position to 1 and see what
happens. Nope - Same results.    

Harry, at least you have come up with a few ideas.  There is just no logic
why yesterday it worked just fine and today is a bust. 

I guess I'll wait and make that fateful call to Seattle on Monday and see
what the Icom boys will be able to tell me.

Tony W3EW 

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Subject: RE: [ICOM] PW-1 What does this mean?

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