[Elecraft] AGC

[R Thompson]

An operator for 42 years, also into aviation (avionics), a bit of
astronomy, and photography, I'd like to add that I also need and often
prefer that manual option.  

 Ron VE8RT

On Wed, 2012-05-30 at 16:59 -0400, William Levy wrote:
> I can't speak to AGC version 4.51 but as an op of 50 plus years I find in
> difficult situations that I like better turning the AGC off and YES there
> is an OFF button and then riding the RF gain. This I learned before we had
> radios we could tweak and it still works today with software derived
> systems.
> 
> As a photographer, pilot and ham with digital systems, sometimes the old
> trusty proven ways are still the best. Auto, Automatic, Automatic tuning,
> focusing, autopilot are simply generalized systems to help those without
> cosmic understanding of the verities.
> 
> Beware of AUTO, manual operating and understanding of RF Gain, AGC and
> filters will often do the trick.
> Auto is for folks who don't understand manual mode.
> 
> As I play with new Nikon D800's and D4's I find I don't use Auto, Matrix or
> Auto focus. In the same vane I don't find much help from AGC or Noise
> Blankers or their ilk. Manual for those of us who know systems is still the
> best. Experience counts.
> 
> Auto will never pull you out of an accident, bad band conditions or a lousy
> picture. You need to know how to operate a camera, radio and plane.
> 
> In a plane when things get tough the rule is fly the plane. With a camera
> put it on manual and find an exposure, with a radio turn off the darn AGC
> and ride the RF control.
> 
> When we old timers are gone no one will remember and you will have to learn
> these truths for yourselves.
> 
> 73, N2WL Bill
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