[TenTec] Omni VI and non TT Amp

[Gary Hoffman]

I think not using ALC is fine, if and only if, you know how to manually set
the drive level to a point that is appropriate to your amp, and if you do
this all the time.

If your amp will accept the full output of your exciter without being
overdriven or anything, then you don't even have to worry about that.

You just set the drive so as to get the amount of output you desire.

(I'm intentionally ignoring tune up of the amp...which obviously has to be
done too)


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson" <geraldj at storm.weather.net>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 9:20 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Omni VI and non TT Amp


> On Tue, 2007-10-30 at 08:40 -0400, John Huffman wrote:
> > Connect amp's relay line to the RELAY RCA jack in the back.  If the
> > amp's relay line is high voltage, use a relay buffer (Jackson Press
> > Keyall).  Activate the Omni VI internal relay through menu 1 of the
> > software settings.  Set the relay dropout delay with the DLY button on
> > the front of the Omni VI.  Ignore the amp's ALC line.
> >
> > 73 de K1ESE
> > John
> >
> WHY would you ignore the ALC line? Why do you want to splatter or
> overdrive the PA tubes killing their longevity? I've seen PA's
> practically melted down from ignoring the ALC... Wher the plating on the
> external anode did melt and run.
>
> 73, Jerry, K0CQ
>
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