[ICOM] IC2KL Two questions

[Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604]

   Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:56:23 +0700
   From: Martin Sole <msole at loxinfo.co.th>

   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.

Several of us are using the amp without ALC.  It works fine, although
we're paying attention to the drive levels.

   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?

Don't know.

73, doug