ICOM 756 Pro 3 ALC meter not working and low power out

[NS3Q]

Greetings to the Elmer's.

Icom 756 pro 3 ALC meter not working (zero) and max power 30 watts all modes, but the SWR, power, and compression readings all function properly. All external equipment and cables except mic (Tokyo HP amp, Rigblaster Pro) has been disconnected and SSB output is still only 30 watts with 1:1 SWR (measured with external meter before and after).

IALC voltage should be 0 to -4 vdc range. Have Service Manual and have removed the top and bottom covers of the rig for inspection. Also have the schematic that came with rig.

One last clue - 80 meters output is 100 watts ?? Other bands it's 30 watts max out.

I'm ready to start taking measurements on the test points and would appreciate any info on where to start with my volt meter. NO scope here to test with so voltage and continuity checks are it.

Tnx for taking time to read post and hoping for help.

73,
Clint NS3Q

[KE3WD]

What does the rig by itself do when connected to nothing but a proper Dummy Load? 

[K7MH]

One possibility is that the rig just needs to be reset.
I would first try it on a dummy load as mentioned and see how it goes.
Start with the simple things first.

[NS3Q]

Tnx for the replies.

I do not use a dummy load, I tune my antenna with MFJ SWR analyzer to a flat 1:1 before operating each time. Then I switch in the rig thru my Alpha Delta coax switch.

The back up rig is operating fine all modes - all bands 160m-10m. The problem IS IN the 756 pro 3 as mentioned before.

Guess it's time to troubleshoot using the service manual and volt meter. I was hoping someone had experience testing inside this model rig and would share some info.

The problem has to be in the 756 pro because I can switch in the backup rig without changing any settings and it is fine. Both rigs and MFJ analyzer attached to Alpha Delta switch 4 way switch, maybe I should troubleshoot switch setting #4 (756 pro attached here). Backup rig on switch posistion #3 and MFJ SWR analyzer on posistion #1.

73, Clint NS3Q

[NS3Q]

K7MH
I'm interested in your keep it simple and reset the radio.
Would you pse explain the reset process?

I have removed the CMOS battery to clear all my settings, and there are many reset points in the service manual.
These are mostly EEPROM from what I can tell and some are on the main CPU.

Used backup rig to check things on Alpha Delta switch posistion #2 of 4, which was previously unused and all was good.

Think I'll try the 756 pro again on the prev unused switch posistion #2 and maybe I'll get lucky.

Hoping to hear about your reset process and tnx for post!!

73, Clint NS3Q

[NS3Q]

Tnx for all the help guys.

Sending it to Icom in WA so they can do it right. Will be for sale after repairs and in the mean time I'm off to buy a new one!

That 7700 looks like something I could use!

Tnx agn, Clint NS3Q

[K6AER]

Make sure the antenna tuner is off.

[KB1YNB]

Greetings to the Elmer's.

Icom 756 pro 3 ALC meter not working (zero) and max power 30 watts all modes, but the SWR, power, and compression readings all function properly. All external equipment and cables except mic (Tokyo HP amp, Rigblaster Pro) has been disconnected and SSB output is still only 30 watts with 1:1 SWR (measured with external meter before and after).

IALC voltage should be 0 to -4 vdc range. Have Service Manual and have removed the top and bottom covers of the rig for inspection. Also have the schematic that came with rig.

One last clue - 80 meters output is 100 watts ?? Other bands it's 30 watts max out.

I'm ready to start taking measurements on the test points and would appreciate any info on where to start with my volt meter. NO scope here to test with so voltage and continuity checks are it.

Tnx for taking time to read post and hoping for help.

73,
Clint NS3Q

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