Ok - I wanted to confirm what I think is the proper way to run a
linear amp (mine is the Ameritron AL-80A) in AM mode.
If I set my Power Output level to 25% of the maximum carrier power
rated for my amp (85 watts) (25% is 21 watts on my Icom IC-7000),
then, if my mic gain is modulating well, I will not run over the peak
of 85 input to the Amp. Is that correct? When I speak into the mic,
should I see the power output fluctuate between the carrier-only power
(just less than 200 watts), to something a bit higher? Talking should
cause the power output to "modulate", correct?
Thanks for helping me clarify.
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