[ICOM] sunspots

[Don Berger]

Never noticed any spikes on my 781 which I typically have on the scope when 
transmitting either direct or thru the 87A. Should I consider my self lucky?

Have had both since new so I know there are no modes.

K1VSK
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Olbrisch" <mike-2007 at elp.rr.com>
To: "'ICOM Reflector'" <icom at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 6:03 PM
Subject: RE: [ICOM] sunspots


>
> Hey Adam.
>
> If I ever DID go for more power, it would be a PW-1.  How does the PW1 
> react to
> the 781 spikes?
>
> BTW - Parker is still with us - to the surprise of everyone.  The vet is 
> SHOCKED
> that he is still alive and the cancer is developing so slowly.
>
> Mike - KD9KC.
> El Paso, Tx.
> DM61rt
>
> Molon labe. [mo-lone lah-veh] Google it...
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Adam Farson
>> Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 3:57 PM
>> To: 'ICOM Reflector'
>> Subject: RE: [ICOM] sunspots
>>
>> Hi Mike,
>>
>> The 2KL has a "brute-force" diode limiter in the splitter
>> primary circuit to suppress ALC overshoot spikes. I never had
>> a problem with my 2KL and unmodified 781 either.
>>
>> Cheers for now, 73,
>> Adam VA7OJ/AB4OJ
>>
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