I also run with no AGC...  It makes a major difference in how the data
is copied...
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On Wed, 2015-10-28 at 00:22 +0000, Frank Precissi wrote:
> I run the K3 with AGC-Off in all digital modes and rely on the roofing/DSP
> filters to edge out really strong signals.  Most of the time the software
> will compensate in pulling the weak signals out of the mud a lot better
> than your rig making them louder.
> 
> I would suggest playing with each setting and see what works the best for
> your particular setup.  I've read mixed things about AGC pumping, but dont
> know if they are relevant to the K3.
> 
> Frank
> KG6EYC
> 
> On Tue, Oct 27, 2015 at 5:04 PM Bob McGraw - K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net>
> wrote:
> 
> > I do run a fair amount of PSK-31 and much enjoy the same.  In that
> > regard I always run AGC-F.   For selectivity, in dealing with strong
> > signals in the midst of weak signals, I shift the passband and tighten
> > the bandwidth as needed.    RF gain is always adjusted based on band
> > noise such that signals just flicker the S meter.  NR and NB can be used
> > with success.  However adjustment of the parameters will be likely
> > needed,  again based on band noise and signals.  In other words "there
> > is no shoe size that fits all".    Skill, practice and patience prevails.
> >
> > 73
> > Bob, K4TAX
> > K3S s/n 10163
> >
> >
> >
> > On 10/27/2015 5:32 PM, Leroy Buller wrote:
> > > Hi guys....
> > >
> > >   Old topic from a Old Newbie.  I have been fooling around with PSK 31
> > and I
> > > have it set up and working but I do have a question.  Do most ops using
> > > this mode turn off the AGC and then ride the RF gain control because of
> > the
> > > stronger signals in the band pass killing off the weaker signals?
> > >
> > > Is that how it is done....or am I missing something
> > >
> > > Yes, I have searched Google and could not find a good answer.
> > >
> > > Lee - K0WA
> >
> >
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