If you're using the 2.8 or 2.1 filters for AM mode reception, it would probably sound distorted. The 2.8 works fine for listening to AM in SSB mode though.
matt W6NIA K3 #24 On Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:50:28 -0800 (PST), you wrote: > >Hey Joe, > >Thanks for the fast reply! > >No, I do not have the AGC Off, nor have I changed any of the "settings" >within the AGC (Menus). I should have stated that in my original post. >Anyway, I am really stumped as what the problem is. > >If you happen to have a K3 equipped as mine, could try to listen to an AM >station with the "Volume" turned up, to see if you are receiving the >distortion? > >I should have been more specific, the radio is totally loaded. It does >have the 8 Pole filters in both receivers. From my recollection I have the >following filters: 250 Data & CW, 2.1 for SSB, 2.8 for SSB, and 6 for AM, >and 13 for FM. I hope this makes it a litter clearer and not more >confusing. > >Thanks Joe, > >Rick > > > >Thanks, > >Rick > > > >Joe Planisky wrote: >> >> Hi Rick, >> >> Do you perhaps have AGC turned off and the AF LIM set to a value of >> less than 30? The distortion and eventual cutting out of audio at >> high levels you are describing sounds a lot like the intended AF >> limiter action. If so, the solution is to either turn on AGC, or >> increase the AF LIM setting closer to 30. I find an AF LIM setting of >> 28 allows as much dynamic range as I want while still protecting my >> tender ears from various pops and static crashes. >> >> The AF limiter is intended to protect your ears and speakers from >> unexpectedly loud signals when AGC is turned off. It will prevent the >> output from exceeding the preset value at the expense of distortion. >> >> >> 73 >> -- >> Joe KB8AP >> >> >> >> On Dec 5, 2009, at 8:50 PM, Richard Jones - KJ5QY wrote: >> >>> >>> Hello, >>> >>> I am having a problem when I go into AM, or AM sync. Example: I go >>> to an >>> AM Shortwave station. If I turn the AF gain past approximately 3/4 or >>> farther the radio starts to "Stutter, Distort, and finally the audio >>> disappears. I cannot make out what is coming out from my speaker. >>> The >>> audio is completely distorted or gone. I noticed I could rotate the >>> Af gain >>> (Counter Clockwise) and it would go back to less distortion. I did >>> check >>> the external speaker jack and also unplugged it only to find the same >>> problem. >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> >> ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
