[Elecraft] Pumping with K3

[David F. Reed]

Gary, have you tried backing off the RF gain?  For me, I try to use the 
minimum gain I need at the time, and that seems to help (might only be 
my perception).  Of course, it does nothing if the other guy is too 
wide, clicking and splattering, etc.

73 de Dave, W5SV

Gary Smith wrote:
> I'm working the 160 contest and am wondering if there's some hint to 
> help me overcome pumping from nearby stations. I am using the 8 pole 
> 2.8K, 1K & 250Hz filters on CW. I'm mostly tuned down to 50Hz as 
> that's what I need to do to find the DX that's being covered by the 
> local stations calling CQ.
>
> I have tried using AGC F & S with no noted difference. Need the ALC 
> because of the differing signal strengths.
>
> Will check back & thanks
>
> Gary
>