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ZS6RO > HARDWA 06.01.03 20:00l 42 Lines 1333 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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Subj: Re: IC-2KL won't produce full power
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** FROM : Dave Shrader <david.shrader@attbi.com>
Stephen, turn ON the automatic antenna tuner in the 756 and see what
happens.
If you have a SWR >1.7 :1 between the 756 and the amplifier the 756 may
be automatically powering down.
Deacon Dave, W1MCE
Stephen Silberman wrote:
> I'm running an IC-2KL on 120 volts. Its driven by an IC-756pro and I
> also have the AT500 tuner. I find that I get 500 watts peak on 80
> meters. I don't operate 160 but on the other bands (15 thru 40) I can
> only get about 300 watts peak on SSB. I also notice that on those
> bands the 756pro is only showing about 15 to 20 watts peak on the
> power meter. If I put the amp in standby the transceiver goes right
> up to 100 watts peak.
>
> I've checked the ALC and it seems to be set properly. I've also
> observed that my SWR appears to be ok on my meter. (between the amp
> and the tuner).
>
> Does the amp have a problem? I'm open to suggestions as to what to do
> next as I'd like to get a bit more power on all bands.
>
> One more thing. I had the station apart and prior to that I was also
> getting about 500 watts on 15. Since I reassembled it I am only
> getting 300.
>
> Any help greatly appreciated!
>
> Steve
> W2KN
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