[Elecraft] K3 - Preamp gain

[Fred Jensen]

Can someone tell me how much gain [like in S units] I should see from 
the preamp?  This will sound weird but with the preamp on, the band is 
full of sweepstakes signals, many very strong.  With it off, it is 
almost silent.  15 is quieter than 20 with the preamp off, 20 and 40 are 
about the same -- preamp off = just discernible signals.

I've probably set something wrong in one of the menus, just don't know what.

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2009 Cal QSO Party  3-4 Oct 2008
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