Noel, This subject is well discussed on this reflector from time to time. I suggest starting with the discussion on Don's (W3FPR) web site - http://www.w3fpr.com/. Go to the "Noisy K3? - Adjust your AGC Settings" section. That paper has a very good explanations of the K3 AGC system operation.
For a discussion of each control with suggested values and why beyond the Elecraft Operators Manual. http://www.ve1zac.com/Jeff%20Smith%20K3%20AGC%20R1.pdf You can chase your tail until you understand the settings and how they interact. Go to Fred's (KE7F) "K3 AGC Story" sections at http://www.ke7x.com/home. Fred has written tutorials on deciphering the Elecraft manuals with step by step instructions. I do not have any of his books; however they get very good reviews on this reflector! Personally - I refer to the transfer graphs. That helped me understand the AGC operation on my K3 & KX3. http://www.ke7x.com/home/miscellaneous-k3-information/agc-4-51. I have a laminated copy of this graph in my operating desk! Also refer to these as well. http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/elecraft_k3_agc_and_s-meter.htm. The Elecraft AGC system allows you a large room for adjustment to allow different modes of operation and preferences. Unfortunately this also means that there is a learning curve to get it "Your Way"! "Your Way" may change depending on the mode and band conditions. Hopes this helps a little. 73 George AI4VZ ----- From: NOEL POULIN Hi, I am a new owner of a K3S. I would like to know the best AGC SETTINGS for the K3S I mean AGC DCY, AGC HLD, AGC PLS, AGC SLP,AGC THR. I am not very satisfied with the default setting... ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
