Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: CW weak signal

2009-11-24 Thread Gary NL7Y
Gary NL7Y wrote: > > Try this for weak DX:...Also try AGC Off and ride the RF gain for best > signal > I posted this earlier, and after recalling these suggestions from the Contesting Compendium by Eric K3NA (http://wiki.contesting.com/index.php/Category:Setting_receiver_gain_controls) I tri

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: CW weak signal

2009-11-14 Thread drewko
Also, if you are using a KAT3 without separate receive antenna try bypassing the ATU on receive. That can give you again as much improvement in the MDS (minimum discernible signal) as switching the preamp on. Don't forget to switch in the ATU again when you go to transmit! 73, Drew AF2Z On T

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: CW weak signal

2009-11-12 Thread turnbull
t; N4LQ > n...@carolina.rr.com > - Original Message - > From: "Gary NL7Y" > To: > Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 2:51 AM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: CW weak signal > > >> >> Low band DX from Interior Alaska are always a work in pro

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: CW weak signal

2009-11-12 Thread Steve Ellington
can't explain it but it works. Steve N4LQ n...@carolina.rr.com - Original Message - From: "Gary NL7Y" To: Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2009 2:51 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: CW weak signal > > Low band DX from Interior Alaska are always a work in progress

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: CW weak signal

2009-11-11 Thread Gary NL7Y
Low band DX from Interior Alaska are always a work in progress. Ignore the howling and instead listen for the signal. It's not a wolf at the door. Try this for weak DX: 200Hz filter (or the narrowest you have) 6-8db filter gain (weigh S/N vs signal strength - I set mine at 8db gain for weak, lowe