I am a new ALS-600 user (bought it used), with the linear power supply. First amp for me. The ALC circuit is impossible to adjust with the directions in the manual and in the directions Ameritron sent me! So I am thinking its close, but whatever.

It works well with my Kenwood TS-590. I have had it fault a few times due to SWR as the above poster mentioned. But I have learned to make sure my antenna  tuner is at or below 1.5. Then it seems fine. Currently running it on 120, but have a 240 outlet in the shack now and will convert it. Getting about 400 pep out, not 600.

I like the no tune convenience. I hate hearing those tuner-uppers all over the band and was afraid to become one. Perhaps its easier than it looks, but seemed like a pain in the butt!

I would buy it again.

Good luck.

You guys are the best! Super info, exactly what I needed, and timely as the electrician is coming tomorrow morning to estimate it. I am pretty good at 110 wiring, but feel better having this one done by him. Its a fairly long run from the panel to the ham shack too, better him than me in the crawlspaces!!

Paul

I picked up an ALS-600PS (not SPS) here on eham. Have not received it yet, but am having an electrician do some work in my office. While he is there I am having him run a 240 circuit for the amp. I don't have enough 110 amperage anyway, so had to get a new line anyway. Figure I will be set for bigger amps in the future (hihi).

So, what is the correct plug/outlet to use. I read the owners guide on Ameritron's site, but did not find that info. I need to tell the electrician what type of outlet to put in. Or is this something obvious he would know. Seems like there are a ton of different types of 240 outlets.

Thanks for your help!

Paul