[amsat-bb] Re: Mod to disable AGC in FT-847

[Steve Meuse <smeuse@xxxxxxxx>]

Alan P. Biddle expunged (APBIDDLE@mailaps.org):

> Hi,
> 
> A couple of times over the years, there have been requests for a way to
> disable the AGC in the FT-847 for things like noise measurements.  I came
> across a modification here
> http://www.frenning.dk/OZ1PIF_HOMEPAGE/FT-847%20AGC-Off%20Mod.htm which is
> reported to do that.  

The pictures provided there also show how the crystal INRAD filters should be installed. I literally just came back from the post office with a box of INRAD filters for the 847 :)

Thanks!

-Steve
N1JFU

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