[Elecraft] Rev 4.51 firmware - what AGC settings worked on big pile-ups with loud AND weak signals in the WPX?

[Andy Faber]

Robby,
  Another approach: at P49Y, I started with THR=15, SLP=0, but got blasted 
by too many strong signals.  Turning down the THR to 12 helped.  I generally 
did ride the RF gain control, but that helps in the pileups.
  73, andy ae6y
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robby.VY2SS" <robby at bellaliant.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 12:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Rev 4.51 firmware - what AGC settings worked on big 
pile-ups with loud AND weak signals in the WPX?


>I had limited time available for the WPX and operated as VF2A. I loaded 
>v4.51
> beta before the contest to try it out. I tried the settings mentioned 
> above
> before the contest. I cannot imagine using them. I cannot imagine spending
> the entire contest with my hand on the  gain controls to prevent serious 
> ear
> damage. I run my RF gain wide open. Always. I finally changed my settings 
> to
> the defaults in my owners manual. I contested with both hands on the
> keyboard. I worked the weak stations with no difficulty and the strong 
> ones
> with no pain. I do not expect every improvement to be useful to me. 
> Everyone
> configures and uses their K3 differently. I am very impressed that 
> Elecraft
> is able (and willing) to keep improving our equipment. I have never
> regretted buying anything from them.
>
> -Robby
> VY2SS
>
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