I use the K3 with a 2KL. I have the parts for auto band switching (decade band info convertor) but have yet to build it. The max power setting I use is 25 watts for 500 watts out but have to watch the K3 power closely. The 2KL trips out easily when over driven and depending on band, mode and antenna SWR (worst case 1.5:1) I have to reduce the K3 power to as much as 12 watts to avoid trips. I believe the K3 "may" have a power spike on first sylable that causes some of the trips. I do not use ALC but as things settle I may try it. I use the MFJ 600 watt auto tuner with the 2KL and generally it works quite well. I was not happy with a AT-500 I had.
Ron, N9RC OE5CSP-Chris wrote: > > Guys, > > Does anybody here use the K3 with the IC-2kl amp? Is the negative ALC > modifcation really necessary? > > 73, Chris-OE5CSP > ----- Ron N9RC K2 #3601, K3 #1162 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-and-IC--2KL--negative-voltage-modification-tp1617415p1618215.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
