Re: [TenTec] Orion redefines the meaning of ... AGC OFF

[Bill Tippett <btippett@alum.mit.edu>]

YT1NT wrote:
>Can anybody explain what twist of mind
one should perform in order to perceive
the meaning of "AGC OFF" on Orion?

        Sinisa, there are TWO AGC's in Orion.  One is
Analog AGC which CANNOT be turned off since it is
ALWAYS ON to protect overdriving the DSP's ADC with
signals stronger than ~S9+30.  The front panel AGC
controls the Digital AGC within the DSP which may
be indeed be turned OFF.  If you want to learn more
about Orion's dual AGC's, read this article:

http://www.doug-smith.net/digitalagc.htm

                                73,  Bill  W4ZV