I don't find the Corsair's rf/if chain noisey.
However there's quite a handful of op-amps between the
product detector and LM383 audio amp that sure don't
help. That's why I amplify the audio externally.
K0CQ said that the "AGC is very good"
With all due respect Jerry, I have to say this is the
first time I've ever heard the Corsair's AGC been so
favorably characterized ;-) I would have interjected
a "not" before your "very"
"more calm on a good antenna with the RF gain backed
off."
Yes, the rf gain needs to be backed off to tame the
unruly "hang" action. I don't notice a problem with
the attack time, it's the AGC hang/decay time and the
suddenness (on/off) of the gain transitions.
But don't get me wrong - I also love the Corsair.
I've learned to live with the AGC faults.
73,
Barry N1EU
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