Sloped Agc Operation - Yaesu FTDX5000 Series Operating Manual

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In traditional AGC systems, the audio output from the transceiver becomes essentially constant, once the threshold
for AGC action is reached (usually several dozen dB above the no-signal
noise floor). The FT 5000, however, includes an innovative Sloped AGC
DX
system on the VFO-A receiver that allows the audio volume to rise and fall
slightly according to signal strength. Although the rise/fall slope is not dra-
matic, it is sufficient to allow you to use your ear to discern and separate
signals according to signal strength, not just audio frequency.
Using Sloped AGC
1. Press the [ MENU ] button briefly to enter the Menu
mode.
2. Use the ( VFO-A )[ SELECT ] knob to select Menu
item "107 ROUT AGC SLP".
3. Rotate the ( VFO-B )[ SELECT ] knob to change the
setting to "SLOPE".
4. Press and hold in the [ MENU ] button for two sec-
onds to save the new setting and exit to normal op-
eration. You will now be using the Sloped AGC
system.
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Input Signal
( VFO-A )[ SELECT ] Knob
[ MENU ] Button ( VFO-B )[ SELECT ] Knob
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