[Elecraft] Using both AGC and RF gain?

[W7TEA]

I do the same thing although I've slowed the FAST AGC decay.  I'm still
looking for the optimum Threshold setting and have taken to adjusting it
for whatever band condx I find.  I run the SLP pretty high and flat.  

The receiver seems so "hot," or my antenna so susceptible to QRN, that
I seldom use the PRE.  

73, Gary W7TEA
K3 1001



Darwin, Keith wrote:
> 
> Ron's comments in another thread got me thinking.  How many of us use
> AGC only (RF Gain on full), RF Gain only (AGC off) or a combination?
> Does it matter if you're running SSB or CW (or other)?
>  
> I run CW and use a combination of AGC and RF Gain.  AGC set to "fast"
> with the RF gain turned down to bring the band noise down to a bit above
> the rig's noise floor.  S/N ratio is great like this and if a truly big
> signal hits me, I have the AGC there to act as a limiter to keep my ears
> from taking a hit.
>  
> I also love to watch the S-meter move so leaving AGC on keeps the fun
> alive.
>  
> What do you do?
>  
> - Keith N1AS -
> - K3 711 -
> 
> 

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