Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 S-Meter and Noise

[Bill W4ZV]

Jim HaRRIS wrote:
> 
> 
> All four are equally quiet without an antenna connected and with a dummy
> load connected.  When connected to an antenna the K3 has about 2 S units
> more noise indicated than the other radios connected to the same antenna
> (A/B switch) and the noise level sounds about that much louder.
> 

Do not trust S-meter readings in making comparisons.  See my response on
Sept 26:

http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg82855.html

73,  Bill

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