[Elecraft] XG1 Observations

[Vic Rosenthal]

Donald Nesbitt wrote:

> MDS level was measured as -142 dbm with preamp on and -138 dbm with preamp
> off on 7040 using the setup noted in the manual - wonder if this is typical
> on 40?   On 20 meters, results were a disappointing -131.8 dbm with the
> preamp on and -123 dbm with the preamp off.  

How did you take the 7 db reduction in signal into account when you did 
  the calculation for 14 MHz?  Or is it unnecessary?  I am more 
interested in the sensitivity of my K2 on the higher bands than 40 
meters, where I'm sure it's adequate.

-- 
73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco