It creates garbage in your transmitted signal when ALC wiggles. If you keep 
drive power set low enough that ALC doesn't activate, it's okay. 

Better option is to use the K3's xmit inhibit line if your amp supports it. 

73
Josh W6XU

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> On Dec 21, 2017, at 9:45 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> I want to run ALC for my amp if for no other reason to protect the amp from 
> overpower events.  I understand Elecraft does not recommend the use of ALC...
> 
> Exactly why is that?
> 

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