[Elecraft] [K3] Adjust the level when the muting starts when scanning?

[pd0psb]

Today I also tried scanning for the first time.
Most of the time RX stays put and doesn't scan.

Wouldn't it be a good idea to use squelch as a variable threshold for the
time being and find a smarter auto-threshhold later?

The only good HF squelches I worked with are "syllabic" squelch/scan systems
(Very well implemented on maritime Sailor equipment!) Not fast but very
accurate without "false" hits.
Sailor can scan on 6dB s/n signals which worked great for DX openings.
Their syllabic system works with a "frequency to voltage converter", quoted
in manual:

SQUELCH 
The squelch is voice activated, which is realized by detecting whether there
is a change in the mean 
frequency at the AF-filter output. The squelch circuit, which contains
limiting amplifier, frequency to 
voltage converter, voltage change detector, and hold circuit, generates a
signal by which the microproc- 
essor controls the squelch switch U07 at the receiver output.

73'
Paul
PD0PSB










Hi Jan,

The scan function sets its own threshold automatically. I have plans to 
improve this further. But meanwhile, you can turn the preamp off or the 
attenuator on (or narrow down the bandwidth) to change the threshold.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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