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PY2ADR
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 2, 2009 06:07
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ANOTHER 5 !!!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Using it with my IC-7000. Just amazing. With only 30-35w it gives me 600w.
But not recommended (by Icom) the mod on 7000 to work automatically with this amp.
You have only to switch the band and push.
Tubes never more. I own a FL2000b and already sold it.
Worth the price for shure.
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K7XOR
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 31, 2009 23:26
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Why did they stop making this amp?
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This amp and tuner works flawlessly with my 756-ProII setup. Auto-band switching, auto-tuning and 500 true watts of power from 120v. Nobody I work has a problem hearing me when I have this unit turned on. The fan can cause a little noise when you are running it hard, but with headphones on it won't bother you.
This amp and tuner plugs directly into most Icom full size rigs with a simple cable that daisy chains between the radio, tuner and amp. This will allow it to control band switching and ALC for full circuit protection. It is a no-brainer to setup and since it auto-tunes when you switch bands it is ready to go in seconds with no need to fumble around with a bunch of knobs.
For the life of me I don't know why Icom stopped producing this amp (or at least a newer amp in this 500W range). This amp and tuner is a great piece of equipment. If I can hear the station I can work them with this amp. I've not found a reason yet to go with any higher power with this setup.
Icom I hope you read these reviews and bring back an amp/tuner combo in this power range. The IC-2KL and AT-500 combo is just fantastic.
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6Y5TR
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Rating: 5/5
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May 10, 2009 15:51
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VERY GOOD 500 WATTS
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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THIS IS A GREAT AMPLIFIER A SOLID PERFORMER IT WILL DO 500 WATTS ALL DAY LONG, ALWAYS CONNECT THE ALC LINE WHEN OPPERATING AS THIS WILL ENABLE THE PROCTION OF THE AMPLIFIER. I USED IT WITH A ICOM 775DX2 AND A YAESU FT 2000 WITH VERY GOOD RESULT. MY IC 2KL WILL DO 500 WATTS WITH 40 WATTS OF DRIVE ON ALL BAND MESURED WITH A BIRD 43, I NEVER DRIVE IT ABOVE 500 WATT. ICOM SHOULD START MAKING THESE AMPLIFIER AGAIN . 6Y5TR
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I2BGQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 15, 2008 02:23
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A real work horse
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I have got one on the used market with the AT500 autotuner. It's the complementary tool for my Icom Pro III in dxing, a real plus in my shak.
I am very satisfied with my IC2KL in particular when I use it with my new SteppIR 3 elements antenna. I guess they will work together for many yars. So long.
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W9JH
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 12, 2008 08:36
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Still a Great Amp – Bang for the Buck!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I had a 2KL back in the 80’s shortly after they came out and regretfully sold it and the matching AT-500 about 10 years later. I now have another 2KL and it works great! Basically hands-free operation since it follows the Icom transceiver from band-to-band while easily providing 500-600 watts at reduced drive levels. I run mine off 120V with no problem.
I would rather run this power level vs. going to a full 1KW amp for only 3db gain and the additional cost and hassles involved regarding the need for 220V and potential TVI complaints. JMHO
If you want a smooth operating setup you won’t be disappointed with a 2KL & AT-500 combo. Or if you have resonant antennas just the 2KL will do the trick.
Jack
W9JH
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KC4EO
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 14, 2008 09:28
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Great
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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After much thought about purchasing an amplifier for my Icom IC-746PRO, I decided to get something that would auto change and not have to be tuned for easy band switching. I found a like new IC-2KL amplifier and AT-500 tuner that had just been gone though by Burghardt Radio. I wanted something that was 120 volt supply and produce at least 500 watts of output, so this seemed to be the answer. The amp puts out about 550 watts with 70 watts drive on the radio. I have been very pleased with this equipment and would highly recommend this setup. If you have an IC-2KL, check out W2ENY website for cables that are no longer available and will make your connections to ICOM radios very simple
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N6BIZ
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Rating: 5/5
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May 5, 2007 21:24
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SLICK
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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picked the 2 kl and the at 500 real slick operation between the two SILENT operation push a button on the pro 2 a couple of blinks of the eyes and your set to go i hear these pieces are indestrutible and i bet u they are
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WH6OR
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 26, 2007 16:21
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Simply great
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I own two of these. One wired for 220; the other, for 110. Frankly, I can't detect much difference between the two output wise. Great signal reports are the norm while in use, with about a 1.5-2 S unit gain reported compared to barefoot. The units are very sensitive to ALC adjustment, and power out, of course, will vary with that setup. These things are bullet proof, coupled with the at500 antenna tuner, band switching and tuneup occur in seconds. A previous reviewer rhetorically questioned why Icom quit making these...I do too. I use it with a rather inefficient multi-band inverted-V ( at only 40' center point) on 10 thru 80 and never have a tune up issue. I drive it with an Icom 775DSP at about 45w. and see anywhere from 500-750w. output, depending on which band I'm on. Although you can use it with other brand rigs, you won't take advantage of the auto band switch function...to me, that's the beauty of it - and why you might consider something else with brands other than Icom. I also have an SGC Smartcube, Amp Supply 500ZA and QRO 2500dx (latter two legal limit)...and I use the IC-2KL more often than the other three put together. Enough said, I'll stop right there.
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KG2CQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 15, 2007 22:16
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Can't say enough
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This amplifier is unreal. It works great and I so far have never had a problem with it. I have the amp and matching power supply along with the AT-500. The IC-2KL was one of my best buys for this hobby. I run around 250 and everyone hears me. I don't even need to run 500 or 600watts. Great amp that is all I can say. Mark KG2CQ
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OE1SOW
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 29, 2006 08:38
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Great !
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Everything is said here at the reviews...
I enjoy using this solid state PA incl. tuner !
Have had a YAESU FL-2100Z but this tuning and tuning,...was getting boring !
Now it is stress-free ! hi...
I'm only missing an antenna switch...
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