> board and FT1KMP. The ALC with full output is just within the normal range, > but when I try to reduce the power down to 50 watts, the alc climbs. That's normal for that rig - Don't worry about it. It would be a big mistake, IMHO, to go to a Rigblaster and AFSK instead of using the MARK-V in FSK. ;-) Then you'll have more levels to worry about. If you just use FSK, the levels will be fine. 73