[TenTec] RF Gain and AGC Question

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

I totally concur with Carter.  AGC should be ON for most all operation. 
Even then it is advisable to reduce RF gain to improve Signal to Noise 
ratio.  If you elect to operate with AGC in the OFF mode then you most 
definitely will have to reduce RF gain.

73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carter" <k8vt at ameritech.net>
To: "Discussion of Ten-Tec Equipment" <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 8:24 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] RF Gain and AGC Question


> Bruce Warner wrote:
>>  Hi - just a follow up - I appreciate the advice and wanted to just
>>  ask on Walt's advice versus Carter's.  Walt indicated to make sure
>>  the AGC on/off button is in the OUT position (meaning it's off - with
>>  the inference that it's best to not use the AGC on the rig).  Then
>>  Carter, you said follow Walt's advice and make sure the AVC is on.
>>  Possibly a dumb question here but is AGC the same thing as the AVC?
>
> Yes, I am using the terms interchangeably for the purpose of this
> discussion. Sorry for the confusion, as the front panel calls it AGC.
>
>>  Is the recommendation from you both to just leave the AGC button in
>>  the out (or off) position?
>
> No, you have it reversed...
>
> You are most likely getting the original problem you  described because
> the AGC/AVC is 'off'. To cure this 'problem', you want the AGC "ON". It
> is "ON" when the button is in the 'out' position as shown by the legend
> on the front panel and as described in Phil's reply.
>
> Good luck with your Omni VI and I am sure you will discover it to be a
> really great radio!
>
> 73,
> Carter  K8VT
>
>
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