Automatic Level Control (ALC): Why? (#380)

Ed, K6SDW, asks about ALC in his HF rig. In this video I answer his question, and, as usual, go way beyond. Enjoy and Subscribe!



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[videoviewer]

Finally, a description of ALC that I can actually understand! All hail Master Casler!

[abrahamnorthhampton]

This is about as clear, concise, and useful an explanation of ALC as I have seen. Well done.

73!

[eddy]

Thanks Dave, absolutely the best explanation I've ever read/viewed on ALC behavior and what it does ~73/ k6sdw

[nul]

As many already mentioned, it's very clear and understandable explanation about how the ALC works and what level should be maintained. I use a Kenwood ts-850s and always try to leave the ALC level withing the limit of it's zone... Now I know that 30-50% is enough😊

[myballwilson]

I finally understand ALC! Keep up the good contented, because it is helping many people.

[stridermtk]

Thank you so much Dave!
You seem to grab those great topics and nail 'em down! This channel is such a resource for hams!
73 de N2NLQ

[taiif]

Thank you so much Dave. That is a reference video for all amateurs and what i needed to learn.

[JeorgeKnightdale]

Cheers OM! That was very informative. Thanks a bunch. Understanding what ALC is / does was the number 1 point on my list of things to learn. Keep up the good work! See you at the 2022 Hamvention. 73 from Dayton, OH de KE8RDI

[TXLorenzo]

Great run down Mr. Casler. You are always helpful.

[straightkey]

Thank you for your videos, Dave. I appreciate them.

[stephen]

Thanks Dave for the fine presentation on ALC. 73

[procerpat]

Thank you Sir for the time you take to explain these very simple concepts🙋🏻‍♂️

[andyholloway]

Super Clear, i was looking for a descripiton of ALC, and hear it is, , , thank you 73's

[davehammonds]

Thank you, Dave! I finally have a solid understand of ALC. Applying techniques you outlined to the operation of my IC-705.

[gregsaiter]

WOW, That was the best explanation I've ever heard. THANKS SO MUCH

[tav]

Finally a good explanation of Alc. thanks

[garysmith]

ALC is also a MAJOR KEY to running in AM mode! Been a ham for just short of 3 years, and learned about this early on! (thanks to Tim - WA1HLR teaching me a little lesson) (O: You DO NOT want ANY ALC defection when in AM. Keep that mic gain in check! Thanks Dave for explaining this to the group.

[rivit]

fantastic video, best alc explanation ive seen, ive watched lots of videos and was still none the wiser, , alls good now cheers

[dougdunlap]

good stuff Dave you have helped me a lot

[salimsalem]

Thank you Dave a clear explanation of the ALC.