K3S with ACOM 1000 linear amp.

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Hello all, I have a k3s and want to link it with my new acom 1000 amp. Looking through both manuals i see the important info on controlling the drive power with the power control on the k3 and not using ALC, also the TX delay time may have to be increased a bit. I am not sure on the connection from the k3 to acom. Will a Cable from the key out on the k3 to the key in on the acom work, or do I need an interface. Any info will be appreciated on this subject. Alex M0KVA


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[Jim Brown-10]

On Tue,10/11/2016 1:57 AM, Alex Dokic via Elecraft wrote:
> i see the important info on controlling the drive power with the power control on the k3 and not using ALC, also the TX delay time may have to be increased a bit. I am not sure on the connection from the k3 to acom.

I ran a 1010 for a while for CQP, only on SSB, so I can't comment on
delay time. A simple RCA to RCA connector from the K3 to the 1000 is all
that is needed to key the amp. You are correct that ALC should NOT be
used between the K3 and the amp. This is true of virtually ALL rigs and
amps. Using ALC to set power is a recipe for splatter and clicks.

73, Jim K9YC

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