Re: [K3] K3NA on 5 pole vs 8 pole filters

Posted by Bill W4ZV on May 28, 2010; 6:23pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/K3-K3NA-on-5-pole-vs-8-pole-filters-tp5109906p5114153.html

Ed Muns, W0YK wrote

Keep in mind that Eric (K3NA) typically operates with AGC off, especially in
the presence of strong signals.

True but "AGC Off" only applies to the digital (DSP) AGC.  Hardware AGC is always on (to protect the DSP) and therefore is subject to blocking, even if AGC is set to Off.

73,  Bill