[Elecraft] Re: RX Parameters for Contestors

[Dave G.]

Here is how I see it from a non-contester, non-dx-er point of view...
Sun-Spots are on the increase.
Conditions are improving.
Signals *will* get stronger and more of them.
So my criteria basically are:-
a) If the noise increases when I connect my antenna, then the receiver 
sensitivity is good enough for me.
b) if my AGC is not 'pumped, by another signal 2-5 Khz away, then the 
selectivity is good enough for me.
lastly, and MOST important...
c) if the noise reduction circuitry can dramatically reduce the man-made 
and atmospheric noise to where I can here a weak signal without getting a 
headache, then I'm happy...

Perhaps my views might change if I ever get involved in contesting or 
serious DX'ing... we]ll see  8^))

Thanks for the bandwidth...
--
Dave G.   KK7SS
'65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA
"Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity.
But I'm not so sure about the universe."  ... Albert Einstein.