[TenTec] Orion gain setting

[Scott Harwood]

Well said, John.  That was the point I was trying to make.  There is no single setting, and each AGC setting can be tweaked to the operator’s preference. The "Prog" setting is great for an additional favorite setting such as I do for local nets and rag chewing.

Scott K4VWK



-----Original Message-----
>From: John K3GHH <k3ghh at arrl.net>
>Sent: Nov 10, 2011 8:41 AM
>To: tentec at contesting.com
>Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion gain setting
>
>On 11/10/2011 09:25 AM, Mark wrote:
>> Scott et All,
>>
>> One great advantage in the ORION is you can tweak every different AGC
>> setting, not just the "Prog".
>>
>> So whatever your choice of operating, you can match it in the settings
>> at will.
>>
>> My example:
>> Slow:  0.73s  , 10dB/s
>> Medium: 0.21s, 25dB/s
>> Fast:  0.08s, 80dB/s
>> Prog: 0.08s,  20dB/s
>>
>> There is no science in the above, they are just the result of operating
>> the ORION (fw 1.373b5) from 2004 onwards.
>> I use the RF Gain vs AF volume in a 80/20 ratio and have it usually set
>> between 50-84, depending on antenna and band/ conditions.
>>
>> Your mileage may vary.
>>
>> 73 Mark, PA5MW
>This thread is very illuminating. I've had my O2 for five years now and 
>still feel as if I'm using about 10% of its capabilities. I generally 
>just turn it on, work some CW, and turn it off --- a little contesting, 
>and a (very) little DX. It's great to be able to benefit from the 
>experiences of those who are more intense users.
>
>What's the argument for NOT setting AF gain at its maximum, and 
>adjusting RF gain according to the received signal's strength?
>
>-- 
>John K3GHH
>
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