The lack of RF gain conrol contributes to the problem. Try switching the
ATTENUATOR into the circuit. It will reduce the noise quite a bit but not
eliminate it.
I use the RFG extensively on my Corsair, Omni VI and other rigs. It is rare
to find one of my rigs with the RFG at 100%.
-Lee-
WA3FIY
On 1 Jun 2006 at 20:32, jcharley@bellsouth.net wrote:
> I have an Argonaut V for my secondary station. The space is limited and it's
> size is ideal. The V replaced an Elecraft K2 that I built. The Argonaut
> seems noisy and tiring to listen to. My question: Am I spoiled by my main
> station rigs the Orion and Omni C? They are much quieter and easier to
> listen to. Am I expecting too much of the V? Am I not using some control
> appropriately? Or is there another smallish rig that will do better?
> 73 and tnx for any input.
> Crit/K4BXN
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