[Elecraft] RX Ant K3 Preamp vs External Preamp

[Al Lorona]

Precisely the intended application for a visual aid to show where the sensitivity of the receiver sits relative to the band noise. W3LPL is absolutely correct in asserting that relatively few know how to optimize their settings for a given band condition.

Just sayin'.

Al  W6LX


><donovanf at starpower.net> wrote: 

>This rule-of-thumb is very valuable on the lower bands because it helps 
>the operator select the proper receiver attenuator and RF preamplifier 
>settings for optimum dynamic range while retaining full system sensitivity. 
>You'd be surprised how few DXers and contesters understand this simple 
>principle, and fewer still actually do it when they sit in front of their 
>receiver.