Kent, you do not specifically need to save any parameters although the update tool has that facility and it's always worth saving them as it may avoid you re-calibrating the K3 at some stage. It is important to tick the "always load DSP data tables" otherwise the DSP might get itself in a mess. I've had to reload my firmware recently when the AGC didn't seem to be working correctly, that might have been me playing around with beta firmware and not paying attention, anyway a re-load fixed the problem.

The CONFIG:AGC SLP does indeed alter the AGC slope, if you momentarily press the <DISP> button, the display provides help. 10 is the default setting, HIGHER = FLATTER according to the help button.

One or other of the above may fix your problem, also check that AGC PLS (AGC pulse) is "nor" otherwise pops and clicks from light switches and similar pulses will shoot holes in your received signals.

73 Dave, G4AON
K3/100 #80
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Two questions for the group because I cannot find the answers in the manual (I am new to the K3):

1. When you upgrade to any newer firmware version, does it override any of your calibrations or memory presets?

2. I am a net control station on 40 meters and have strong local stations that boom in. There does not seem to be any AGC action to level the audio volume like my TR7's have. Have I missed a setting somewhere? Will the CONFIG:SLP setting help level this out and if so, any suggestions on what value to set this parameter to?

Thanks.

Kent, w7vz
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