[HBR] Re: HBR digest, Vol 4 #136 - 2 msgs

[stan mcintosh]

> Another issue is the effect on the overall receiver performance.   AGC
> reduces the gain of early stages when you're listening to strong
> signals; this means that strong signals on nearby frequencies don't
> overload later stages causing distortion.   On CW that would show up
> as 'pumping,' changes in the sound, and possibly crossmodulation
> from strong SSB or AM signals.

Thanks.  It looks like I'll keep AGC, after all.  I still can't resist
playing with a 6BN6 as a (possibly) self-limiting amplifier.

This is looking like I'm locking into a HBR-8 type receiver.  Is this
article on the HBR CD?

Thanks.
stan