[Elecraft] AGC adjustment

David Gropper [email protected]
Tue Apr 29 23:08:05 2003


Wayne, Earl,

I would sure appreciate a short email explaining what to do! I
can't follow what you are saying !?
Are you saying 3.8v with no antenna and the AGC OFF? or,
No antenna, AGC ON, adjust for no difference in noise floor
when switching the AGC ON/OFF??
Or .....  what??
sign me "Puzzled in Peoria"

Dave KK7SS
K2 #3003

From Earl, <[email protected]>

> > ... the procedure for adjusting R1 on the control board
should
> > be so that no AGC is developed with the AGC turned on and
the antenna
> > disconnected.
>
From: "Wayne Burdick" <[email protected]>>
> You're absolutely correct on this point. I just reviewed the
manual and I can
> see that it is lacking in clarity regarding final AGC
threshold adjustment. I'll
> clarify the instructions in the next manual revision.
>
> (Note: If the AGC threshold is adjusted, the operator must
also re-adjust S HI
> and S LO using the CAL menu.)
>