Hi Tom!

I have auto tune turned off.  I am instead using semi-automatic mode.
Actually, the problem is *too much power*.  Because bypass is not engaged,
five watts from the exciter (TS-2000) going into the 1306 yields ~70 watts
going into the 998 causing it to squawk "QRP" and stop tuning; which then
results in a high SWR causing the 1306 to trip an "SWR error" and go into
standby (not bypass) mode.

73,
Richard KK6MRH

-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Friday, January 15, 2016 4:12 PM
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Subject: Re: Ameritron ALS-1306 Not Going into Bypass Mode During Tuning

Richard:

It is probably because you are auto-tuning at a low output power level,
which doesn't make the amp bypass mode a necessity.

Perhaps I'm wrong, so I hope others will weigh in as well.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ




-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Richard B. McDonald
Sent: Friday, January 15, 2016 6:47 PM
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Subject: Ameritron ALS-1306 Not Going into Bypass Mode During Tuning

Hi!

 

With my Kenwood TS-2000, I use both an Ameritron ALS-1306 amp and an MFJ-998
antenna tuner.  Both the 1306 and the 998 are connected to the TS-2000 with
their respective interface cables.  I also have the 998's "Amp Enable
In/OUT" RCA cables connected to the 1306.

 

However, when I press the "Tune" (AT) button on the TS-2000, the 1306 does
not go into bypass mode during the tuning process.  I cannot figure out why
this is happening : (  I would appreciate any insights anyone has on this.

 

73,

Richard KK6MRH