[1000mp] audio filters for the Mark V

[Pete Smith]

At 09:02 AM 6/1/2004, you wrote:

> >I have the Inrad mod installed, and, as others have
> >pointed out, turn down the RF gain a little to restore the IMD
> >performance as necessary.
> >
>
>Pete:
>Do you mean RF gain or IF gain? You probably are referring to the Menu
>adjustment (9-1 I think).
>
>In general I do not adjust the RF gain control on the front panel. The
>exception is sometimes when listening on 160 or 80. On those occasions I
>turn the AGC off and adjust RF and Audio controls. I find this improves
>reception of weak signals (YMMV). An alternative way of doing this is to use
>the Attenuator with the AGC on, but on very weak signals that does not
>always produce the best result for me.
>

I turn down the RF gain with the AGC on, which is useful in a strong signal 
environment for restoring the IMD performance.  I believe this is what 
George, W2VJN of Inrad recommends


73, Pete N4ZR
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