[Elecraft] 4.48 vs 4.51 CW Decode

[Wayne Burdick]

CW decode can and will be improved in the next release after 4.51. But  
we have to get 4.51 into production status because of the AGC  
improvements. CW decode requires its own AGC, in effect, so that the  
user can take advantage of the wider dynamic range of the IF/AF AGC.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

On Jun 29, 2012, at 8:52 AM, W4ATK wrote:

> I am saving a copy of 4.48 so I can go back to it.
>
> IMHO 4.51 is:
> 	1) More difficult to use
> 	2) Does not perform as well as 4.48
> 	3) Lacks the weak signal performance of 4.48
> 	4) Requires constant adjustment of the RF Gain control
>
> This was  the absolute best CW decoder I had ever used. I am still  
> using 4.51 but have not yet hit the sweet spot with it. Perhaps  
> others are having better results and will share AGC settings,  
> threshold setting etc.
>
> I am can copy call signs, signal reports at elevated speeds, but  
> alas I am CW challenged and am using CW decode to help me get over  
> the 18 to 20 wpm block.
>
>
> Jim, W4ATK
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