[TenTec] ALC Question

[Bwana Bob]

Jay:

You should turn the output all the way down,  adjust the ALC to the 
desired level, then turn the output up until the ALC light flashes. You 
don't want to have a high drive setting and a low ALC setting or the 
quality of the waveform will be compromised.

On my Corsair, turning the ALC all the way down, then turning up the 
drive until the ALC lamp flashes, results in a power output of 30 watts. 
So, if you want to run QRP at 5 W, you will be below the ALC threshold 
in all cases.


				73,

				Bob WB2VUF

AJ4AY wrote:

> I am trying to grasp the relationship between the ALC control and the drive
> control on my Corsair II.
> 
> In particular, I like to operate QRP.  If I adjust the drive for 5 watts
> output, the ALC control is at about 2/3 full rotation when it .  The
> operator's manual leaves a lot to be desired in which is done first, ALC or
> drive adjustment.  All that it says is that any change in ALC requires a
> change in the drive setting.
> 
> What is the proper sequence for adjusting the ALC and DRIVE controls for
> various output powers?
> 
> Thanks in advance. 
> Jay
> AJ4AY
> Mobile, AL 
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