[Elecraft] K3 Notch

[Merle Bone]

The problem with having the manual notch filter outside the AGC 
loop is that if you are trying to notch out a CW signal, although the tone is 
eliminated, the notched signal causes the AGC to pump - thus hurting weak signal 
copy. I think whenever you start using the"big tools" you have an idea that you 
are not in the  "optimum receive situation." For me, the ideal would be "auto 
notch" outside the  loop and "manual notch" inside the loop.
73, Merle - W0EWM
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On 4/26/2010 7:30 PM, N1JM wrote:
>
> It's a shame. Such a sophisticated high end radio and no notch within the agc
> loop.

Part of the problem is that a DSP radio needs to have the notch after
the AGC since part of the function of AGC is preventing the ADC from
being over driven.  If the notch is placed BEFORE the AGC detector
the notch will cause the interfering signal to INCREASE at the input
of the ADC.

Yes, it would be nice for the notch to allow the receiver to return
to normal gain when the interfering signal is removed but that would
merely cause the HAGC to come into play.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV