I wouldn't use the alc, but that is just me.  I know elecraft doesn't 
recommend it even though they have it on their amps.  My alpha, 
admitedly a different beast, doesn't even have a hook up for alc.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Thu, 
12 Mar 2015, Tom Behler wrote:

> Thanks, Jacob.
>
> I suppose I could adjust the alc with the TW1 continuous forward power tone
> like I used to do with my old AL811H.
>
> And, I did seem to get a little over 500 watts out with my ALS600 when
> driving it with 60 watts, at least on 40 meters.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Jacob
> Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 6:13 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: ALS600 Questions
>
> 60W is enough drive to get 550-600W from the amp. Use the ALC. Just ask
> assi= stance to adjust it once. The ALC is there to make sure you'll not
> overdrive=  the amp. You can for example set the ALC to limit your radio to
> max 60W. It=  means if you turn up your radio to 100 or 200W then the ALC
> will limit yuor=  power to 60W when turn on the amp. It's a good way to make
> sure never to da= mage the amp if you forgot to turn down the power on the
> radio.
>
> OZ0TE Jacob
> Skype-ID: Jacob-DK
>
>
>
>> On 12/03/2015 at 19.46 Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> I have been working with Dave (W7OQ), and Ron (K8HSY),  who have been
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>> patiently answering my various questions on the ALS600, but I thought
>> I'd bring a few of my questions to the list, for anyone who might be
>> inclined=
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>> 1.  What amount of power does anyone use to drive their ALS600?  And,
>> does=
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>> this vary by dand?  I asked Ameritron Tech Support this question
>> today, an=
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>> didn't get a clear answer.  I got a sort of "it depends" kind of
>> response.=
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>> 2.  I am getting the impression that most of us who use the ALS600 do
>> not  use the ALC function.  It seems like the consensus is that with a
>> modern-d=
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>> 100-watt rig, this should not be necessary.  Am I correct in this
>> interpretation??
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>> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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