[Elecraft] K3 - lightning static reduction

I received an email from a trusted friend that mentioned a new menu adjustment that prevents the AGC from acting on sudden bursts. Any info on that? I must have been in my cave that day. Bill W2BLC K-Line __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - lightning static reduction

You may be referring to the AGC PLS (AGC pulse) setting, which prevents a short pulse from activating AGC. It is on by default. It is intended to prevent the situation, common on some receivers, that a single strong pulse deafens the receiver for a long period. I don't think this would be

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - lightning static reduction

See the AGC PULS entry under the CONFIG Menu - Tech Mode section of your K3 Owner's Manual. I think your friend meant that he newly discovered the feature, it has been in the radio for a very long time. 73, Lyle KK7P I received an email from a trusted friend that mentioned a new menu

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - lightning static reduction

This is also very useful as part of the combination of settings that will nullify key clicks to a surprising degree. Sharpest possible skirts will convert the typical form of a key click to a very sharp pulse. The normal AGC PLS setting will freeze AGC for a very short period, but sufficient to