I'm ignoring the ALC
>The ALC circuit is also used to limit TX power during several fault conditions: SWR > 2.5:1, forward power > 105 watts or current draw > 22 amps(due to low inpout voltage or a failing FET). These condtions will increase the ALC voltage bias to the IF stage, which reduces the power to the driver stage, to prevent damage to the PA FET's. So if you are always seeing a high ALC level in SSB, regardless of mic gain settings, it may be due to one of the above condtions.
Is it any wonder so many people blow up their radios and wonder why? But they will worry ad nauseam about how warm their radio is to touch.
Mark
