The underlying reality is that if you analyze the input-output transfer function for a linear amplifier with ALC, the resulting transfer function is not linear. Thus you would expect all sorts of odd behaviors as the function changes order when ALC engages. Simple math.
Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ email: [email protected] > On Mar 9, 2019, at 4:38 PM, Jim Brown <[email protected]> wrote: > >> On 3/9/2019 9:59 AM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: >> As a friend of mine puts it, the ALC controversy borders on being a >> religious issue. > > No, it does not. It is science. ALC should NEVER be used to set the output > power of a power amplifier, because doing so produces lots of distortion > (splatter, clicks). ALC should be used ONLY to protect the power amp from > damage in the event of problems in the antenna system or operator error. > > 73, Jim K9YC > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
