Hi,
I'm recently rec'd my K3 and am very happy with it. However, I am wondering what level noise is "normal" for just the receiver sitting with no antenna, RF gain at 3:00, Audio gain at 9:00 and the "S" meter calibrated and set to "Absolute"? The readings I get are: Band Nor ATT PRE 160 S3 S5 S1 75 S3 S5 S1 60 S3 S5 S1 40 S4 S5 S1 20 S4 S5 S1 15 S4 S5 S1 12 S4 S5 S1 10 S4 S5 S1 6 S4 S5 S1 I also noted that even tho I set the SMTR to ABS, it actually showed opposite on the S Meter, but with the Preamp on, the hiss did change to slightly louder, very little change with the ATT. I also noted a slight lower hiss level (audible) when turning the AGC OFF. Above readings were taken with the AGC ON slow. Is this normal, or is there something I can do? Thanks,,,, ...bc nr4c ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
