Help with IC-R8500

[Chris Dapples <ccdapple@xxxxxxx>]

Hi All,
    I wonder if someone with an Icom 8500 receiver could
look at their schematics and tell me if there is a way to
install a switch that would deactivate the AGC circuit.  I
would like to use the reciever for some radio astronomy
experiments but the AGC is always ON in AM mode.
    I have tried contacting Icom directly but they have not
responded.  Their phone message says they are closed??

Thanks,
Chris / KF7KN

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Chris / KF7KN

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