On Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:00:19 -0700, Lyle Johnson <k...@wavecable.com> wrote:
The K3 does have ALC output, but you shouldn't use it. Using ALC on any amplifier, with any rig will usually cause transmitted signal problems. Just tune the amp with the recommended drive and put it on standby when not using it (don't forget to reset the power if you turned it up after tuning). I use an Alpha 87A and have never used the ALC on it in the 7 years I've owned it. Alpha recommends that it not be used. > >> I've purchased a preowned THP amplifier to use until the KPA500 is >> available. The Amp calls for ALC. Not having that >> ... > >In addition to setting the drive power to the level needed by the amp, >the K3* does* have ALC support. It is covered in the manual under the >description for the ACC conenctor as well as a section headed "External >ALC." > >73, > >Lyle KK7P Tom Childers N5GE Antenna 4507 Branchview Drive Arlington, TX 76017 817-478-6200 n...@n5ge.com http://www.n5ge.com ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
