[Elecraft] Power Settings for no AGC in Elecraft Radios

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

Why would you want to "avoid" level control in the transmitter?  What issue
do you avoid by doing that?  73, Guy.

On Thu, Jul 5, 2012 at 8:46 PM, John <kx4o at hamradio.me> wrote:

> All (especially Don),
>
> I have heard it explained on this reflector the Elecraft power control
> loop is such that the usual advice to...
>
>    "max out the power setting and adjust the audio level input to avoid
> AGC action"
>
> ...is not appropriate for the K2 and, I suppose, the K3.
>
> I accept this, but don't quite understand the reasoning.  Don can you
> please explain the key differences between a rig, such as my Icom 746,
> and the K2 that mandate this?
>
> Are there other radio brands with power control loops like Elecraft
> products?
>
> Thanks.
>
> John, kx4o
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