[Elecraft] K2 AGC, Seems a bit soft

[Dale Boresz]

I completely agree about the K2's great sounding AGC. The fact that 
there *is* some slope to the AGC to still allow the perception of 
various signal levels while still maintaining control, is a testament to 
the radio's excellent dynamic range. IMHO, it actually reduces listening 
fatigue by  not excessively raising the noise floor for weak signals.

73, Dale
WA8SRA

Darwin, Keith wrote:
> Yes, Paul the K2's AGC is definitely "soft".  Soft in that it has some
> slope to it with quiet signals sounding quieter than loud.
>
> And I love it that way.  In fact that is one of a handful of factors
> that make the K2 such a sweet sounding radio and such a pleasure to
> listen to.  I've had rigs (good rigs) with hard AGCs and they leave me
> feeling assaulted after a whle under the headphones.
>
> Obviously, this is only my opinion, and YMHV (your mileage has varied) -
> but in my book the K2's AGC is top notch.
>
> 73!
>
> - Keith N1AS -
> - K2 5411.ssb.100 -
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> While some folks like a slightly soft AGC in the receiver, I'm one of
> those folks that finds that soft signals received softer than loud
> signals (especially SSB) is tiring. I prefer a very stiff and level AGC.
> Mind you, this has nothing to do with the fast/slow delay rates or
> anything along those lines.
>
> -Paul Pollock KD7BWB
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