I'm trying to evaluate incoming signal strength
using my soundcard and a program called
"Cool Edit Pro 2.1". This rather sophisticated
package allows measurments down to 0.001
db.

I was wondering should I turn off my AGC on
my FT-857D for these measurements?

I take 10 readings within 1 second then switch
antennas and repeat. I average out the readings
and then decide which antenna is best for that
signal. I also look at background noise levels as
a reference.

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