[Elecraft] K3 - PSK31 - AGC/No AGC

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

I do run a fair amount of PSK-31 and much enjoy the same.  In that 
regard I always run AGC-F.   For selectivity, in dealing with strong 
signals in the midst of weak signals, I shift the passband and tighten 
the bandwidth as needed.    RF gain is always adjusted based on band 
noise such that signals just flicker the S meter.  NR and NB can be used 
with success.  However adjustment of the parameters will be likely 
needed,  again based on band noise and signals.  In other words "there 
is no shoe size that fits all".    Skill, practice and patience prevails.

73
Bob, K4TAX
K3S s/n 10163

  

On 10/27/2015 5:32 PM, Leroy Buller wrote:
> Hi guys....
>
>   Old topic from a Old Newbie.  I have been fooling around with PSK 31 and I
> have it set up and working but I do have a question.  Do most ops using
> this mode turn off the AGC and then ride the RF gain control because of the
> stronger signals in the band pass killing off the weaker signals?
>
> Is that how it is done....or am I missing something
>
> Yes, I have searched Google and could not find a good answer.
>
> Lee - K0WA