Peculiarities of RF gain

[Ignacy]

K3 is fatiguing to listen on SSB for a long time because of lots of gain and white noise on an empty band. One can try to reduce RF gain, but this works differently in K3.

1. The range of RF gain control is limited.

2. While gain is reduced, the band noise does not seem to be reduced as much.

3. RF gain almost does not move S-meter so all S-meter readings with RF gain reduced are incorrect.


Any ideas?

Ignacy

[BA7NQ Terry-2]

Hi,

I just built my K3, following the assembly manual, all is OK, and pass the
base test and calibration.

But, I can't hear any DX signal, only some strong broadcasting station and a
local ham station just 500 meter close my home.

My modal is, K3/100 + KXV3, any suggestion  is welcome!

 73! de BA7NQ Terry

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