[TenTec] Argosy II question

[Craig Roberts]

I've just acquired a little Argosy II as a backup/portable/emergency 
radio but am having so much fun with it that it's my primary rig right 
now.  What a nifty radio!  The receiver's typically Ten Tec (which is a 
good thing) and I've been getting wonderful reports on my transmitted 
audio.  I do plan to rebuild the PTO since it's a little "wobbly" and 
maybe install  6-pole 2.8 KHz and 250 Hz Inrad filters to upgrade it a 
bit (maybe).

The only thing I'm not entirely happy with is the Argosy's AGC.  It's 
fixed and not to my liking.  The attack is very sharp and -- without an 
RF gain control -- tends to "pop" on strong signals.  I work a lot of CW 
and find the radio fine for that mode, but the harsh attack on received 
SSB is very annoying.

Any hints or tips, please?

Thanks and 73,

Craig
W3CRR