[Elecraft] best agc setting for the k3s
Hi, I am a new owner of a K3S. I would like to know the best AGC SETTINGS for the K3S I mean AGC DCY, AGC HLD, AGC PLS, AGC SLP,AGC THR. I am not very satisfied with the default setting... Most of the time I'm working CW, RTTY...in contests Can somebody tell me about his best setting for these modes Working only in contest . Thanks Noel __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] best agc setting for the k3s
Noel, For the SLP and THR settings, take a look at the "Noisy K3" article on my website www.w3fpr.com. Those 2 are the major ones governing how much noise you hear on a band between pauses in speech or between letters/words on CW. The article gives you guidelines for determining the best setting for the type of operating you do and your personal preferences. For the other settings, I find the defaults are quite suitable, but you are welcome to experiment. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/9/2017 2:31 PM, NOEL POULIN wrote: Hi, I am a new owner of a K3S. I would like to know the best AGC SETTINGS for the K3S I mean AGC DCY, AGC HLD, AGC PLS, AGC SLP,AGC THR. I am not very satisfied with the default setting... Most of the time I'm working CW, RTTY...in contests __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] best agc setting for the k3s
Noel, This subject is well discussed on this reflector from time to time. I suggest starting with the discussion on Don's (W3FPR) web site - http://www.w3fpr.com/. Go to the "Noisy K3? - Adjust your AGC Settings" section. That paper has a very good explanations of the K3 AGC system operation. For a discussion of each control with suggested values and why beyond the Elecraft Operators Manual. http://www.ve1zac.com/Jeff%20Smith%20K3%20AGC%20R1.pdf You can chase your tail until you understand the settings and how they interact. Go to Fred's (KE7F) "K3 AGC Story" sections at http://www.ke7x.com/home. Fred has written tutorials on deciphering the Elecraft manuals with step by step instructions. I do not have any of his books; however they get very good reviews on this reflector! Personally - I refer to the transfer graphs. That helped me understand the AGC operation on my K3 & KX3. http://www.ke7x.com/home/miscellaneous-k3-information/agc-4-51. I have a laminated copy of this graph in my operating desk! Also refer to these as well. http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/elecraft_k3_agc_and_s-meter.htm. The Elecraft AGC system allows you a large room for adjustment to allow different modes of operation and preferences. Unfortunately this also means that there is a learning curve to get it "Your Way"! "Your Way" may change depending on the mode and band conditions. Hopes this helps a little. 73 George AI4VZ - From: NOEL POULIN Hi, I am a new owner of a K3S. I would like to know the best AGC SETTINGS for the K3S I mean AGC DCY, AGC HLD, AGC PLS, AGC SLP,AGC THR. I am not very satisfied with the default setting... __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] best agc setting for the k3s
Here are my settings: dcy soft hld .2 pls nor slp 0 f 200 s 20 threshold: CW - 20 for max dynamic range to separate callers in a pileup SSB - 15 to prevent harsh sound of thr 20 RTTY - 10 to prevent overdriving the sound card on loud signals Front panel AGC FAST, except SLOW on RTTY, as recommended by G3YYD By the way, Elecraft guys, it would be nice if the AGC Threshold were remembered by mode. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, Arizona -Original Message- From: NOEL POULIN Sent: Monday, January 9, 2017 12:31 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] best agc setting for the k3s Hi, I am a new owner of a K3S. I would like to know the best AGC SETTINGS for the K3S I mean AGC DCY, AGC HLD, AGC PLS, AGC SLP,AGC THR. I am not very satisfied with the default setting... Most of the time I'm working CW, RTTY...in contests Can somebody tell me about his best setting for these modes Working only in contest . Thanks Noel __ 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 Message delivered to k6ll.d...@gmail.com __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] best agc setting for the k3s
Without being judgmental :-) this is bad advice. SLP 0 and THR 20 in effect turns off AGC. Maybe there are times when you want to do this, but probably not in a contest, when you want to protect your ears. 73, Vic, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 9 Jan 2017 22:48, Dave Hachadorian wrote: Here are my settings: dcy soft hld .2 pls nor slp 0 f 200 s 20 threshold: CW - 20 for max dynamic range to separate callers in a pileup SSB - 15 to prevent harsh sound of thr 20 RTTY - 10 to prevent overdriving the sound card on loud signals Front panel AGC FAST, except SLOW on RTTY, as recommended by G3YYD By the way, Elecraft guys, it would be nice if the AGC Threshold were remembered by mode. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, Arizona -Original Message- From: NOEL POULIN Sent: Monday, January 9, 2017 12:31 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] best agc setting for the k3s Hi, I am a new owner of a K3S. I would like to know the best AGC SETTINGS for the K3S I mean AGC DCY, AGC HLD, AGC PLS, AGC SLP,AGC THR. I am not very satisfied with the default setting... Most of the time I'm working CW, RTTY...in contests Can somebody tell me about his best setting for these modes Working only in contest . Thanks Noel __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
