[ICOM] IC2KL Two questions

[Mike Olbrisch]

#1.  I am using the ALC line from my IC-781 to the IC-2KL.  Once adjusted - it
is transparent.

#2 - I can't answer that.  As I said - I use ALC.

Mike - KD9KC.
El Paso, Tx.
DM61rt

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Martin Sole
> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2008 6:56 PM
> To: Icom at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [ICOM] IC2KL Two questions
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> 
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