Yes controlling the gain of the RF stages is a true ¡°Automatic Gain Control¡± or AGC.? The audio based circuits are better called ¡°Automatic Volume Control¡± circuits or AVC.?? AGC circuits are far superior because, if designed right, they will prevent ?the radio from over loading along the RF receive path that in turn causes clipping and distortion. ??AVC saves your ears¡ AGC saves the fidelity of the signal and your ears.