Hi, Yes, I usually run with the RF gain down to keep the major qrn down on 160 & 80. For the other bands I leave it fully clockwise.
The changes I've made (thanks to the suggestions here) seem to be helping somewhat. That's a plus so I'll experiment some more. I really appreciate the help. Gary KA1J > Gary, have you tried backing off the RF gain? For me, I try to use the > minimum gain I need at the time, and that seems to help (might only be > my perception). Of course, it does nothing if the other guy is too > wide, clicking and splattering, etc. > > 73 de Dave, W5SV > > Gary Smith wrote: > > I'm working the 160 contest and am wondering if there's some hint to > > help me overcome pumping from nearby stations. I am using the 8 pole > > 2.8K, 1K & 250Hz filters on CW. I'm mostly tuned down to 50Hz as > > that's what I need to do to find the DX that's being covered by the > > local stations calling CQ. > > > > I have tried using AGC F & S with no noted difference. Need the ALC > > because of the differing signal strengths. > > > > Will check back & thanks > > > > Gary > > > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
