[ICOM] IC2KL Two questions

[Martin Sole]

Hi,

I have two questions about the IC2KL amplifier.

I normally use a tube amplifier with a solid state exciter. As a result 
I do not use an ALC connection between the amplifier and the radio 
preferring to set the rigs output power control to a suitable level to 
drive the amplifier. Icom seems to be quite emphatic about the need for 
an ALC connection from the IC2KL amplifier and I have heard mention 
elsewhere that it is considered a must with the PW1. I am interested to 
hear what people are doing if using a 2KL.

Second question concerns 2KL alignment. I have a copy of the AB4OJ and 
K9NX procedure and presume that is all that is required. I do not have 
an Icom service manual for the 2KL. How will the lack of an ALC 
connection impact the protection and power setting process?

Martin, HS0ZED