Another item to throw into the topic is the crystal osc alignment also changes your sensitivity. Freq-center may not give the best sensitivity depending a number of other parameters. One might hope it does, but it's not always the case.
skipp > "Dave VanHorn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I've noticed that I can get a lot better sensitivity on my receivers if > the source I'm measuring against is either unmodulated, or I set the > deviation to 1 or 2 kHz. When I get up to 3-5 kHz deviation, the > apparent sensitivity of the receiver is significantly less. > > I notice this on many systems, where a weak station will be "in" until > they talk a little louder, then they drop out. > > Is there a tuning method I can use to minimize this effect? > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/