[ICOM] IC2KL Two questions

[Martin Sole]

Thanks for the information guys. It seems that most people are using the 
ALC link but also that they are using Icom exciters with the 2KL. I have 
a Ten Tec Orion which has NO ALC connection so I guess this radio is 
essentially unusable with the IC2KL.

With the almost near unavailability of the amplifier transistors I guess 
a 2KL's value is approaching that of the early TenTec Hercules amp. 
Perhaps an SPE might be a better bet!

Martin, HS0ZED




Martin Sole wrote:
> 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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