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

Posted by Ed Muns, W0YK on May 28, 2010; 7:23pm
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/K3-K3NA-on-5-pole-vs-8-pole-filters-tp5109906p5114380.html

> Ed Muns, W0YK wrote:
> >
> > Keep in mind that Eric (K3NA) typically operates with AGC off,
> > especially in the presence of strong signals.
> >

Bill Tippett, W4ZV, replied:
>
> 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.

Ah, right ... fuzzy thinking.  Radio Expeditions, Inc. may have a lot of
5-pole filters to swap out before the next trip, hi!

Ed - W0YK

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