Icom IC-7300 Manual page 23

Your Transmitter
Using an Amplifier
Usually 30 – 50W Drive Will Create Full Output – AVOID OVERDRIVING!
• Best to configure amplifier to start up in Standby mode – check out tune and SWR in
"barefoot" mode and adjust Tx power on your rig
• Avoid using ALC, adjust Tx power (Drive) on your rig to maintain linear operation
• Have a dummy load and use it to adjust your amplifier before going on the air
• Learn to quickly fine tune on the air and do it it off the operating frequency of others
• In all cases, your station should be configured to monitor output power and SWR at
all times while Transmitting
• Key an eye on temperature meter if you are operating in digital modes for long
periods and/or at high duty cycles
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