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Subj: Re: IC-2KL won't produce full power
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** FROM : "Stahr" <w6nycthetrash@earthlink.net>
Sorry to get off the subject a bit, but I see reference to the length of the
coax from the exciter to the amp.... I admit my ignorance, and must ask,
what length should it be, or should it not be?
Maybe I am doing something wrong here... would like to know what to do so
that I do it right.
Thanks
Best 73 de:
Dennis Stahr - W6NYC
http://www.qsl.net/w6nyc/
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"Stephen Silberman" <silberman@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:9528d4b4.0301030630.2d697876@posting.google.com...
> 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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