At the antenna spigot.
On 1/23/2019 10:00 AM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft wrote:
If I had an S-meter reading, S9 for example, on my K3, what could I infer about
the voltage level of that signal at the Coax input to my K3?
A table I found on the Internet for singals below 30 MHz says that an S-9 m
Phil,
With the original K3, S Meter "ABS" mode the S meter is referenced to
the signal level at the antenna jack. S9 = -73 dBm = 50 uV into 50 ohms.
In the other S Meter mode, the reading varies with ATT and PRE settings,
as well as signal level.
73,
Lyle KK7P
On 1/23/19 10:00 AM, Phil H
If I had an S-meter reading, S9 for example, on my K3, what could I infer about
the voltage level of that signal at the Coax input to my K3?
A table I found on the Internet for singals below 30 MHz says that an S-9 meter
reading is a signal of 50-microvolts but where in the system is that
regis
I ran through an RF Gain calibration with the K3 Utility-- as I seem to do
every three or four years for no good reason-- and then I checked the linearity
of the S-meter. I've calibrated my S-meter for 1 S-unit = 5 dB because that way
each tic mark represents 5 dB both above and below S9, making
1st thing is to set the RF gain to max,
check in:
Config SMTR OF 024
SMTR SC 014
SMTR MD NOR when pre amp or attn is used it will effect the S
meter,
if you don't want it to change set to
ABS
Ed KD7PY ex K7WIA
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For the first time in years, I have no antenna connected to my K3 in our
new digs, and the S-Meter sits at S3. What's going on and how do I get
it to zero with no input?
I'd research this in the manual and Fred's book, if I knew where they
were, we're still finding stuff in boxes that haven't
Ah!!! That makes sense. Thank you Matt, and all those that responded. I
appreciate your attempts to educate me. :-)
73
Arlen AA7F
On Apr 5, 2014, at 7:38 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote:
> As you back off the RF Gain (CCW), the minimum signal that can be
> copied and that registers on the S Meter is a
As you back off the RF Gain (CCW), the minimum signal that can be
copied and that registers on the S Meter is a higher value. With the
RF Gain set fully CW (greatest gain), you're copying the weakest
signal the rig is capable of. These differences are shown by the S
Meter.
You should run RF Gai
Yeah, this is normal behavior.
Same thing happens on my 857D and all other's radios (i hear).
You didn't do anything wrong.
Slava, W2RMS
On Apr 5, 2014, at 8:22 AM, drewko wrote:
> This is typical of HF receivers from years past-- meter indicates
> increasing AGC as you reduce the RF gain; only
This is typical of HF receivers from years past-- meter indicates
increasing AGC as you reduce the RF gain; only stronger signals will
flicker above the meter's reduced sensitivity indication.
Supposedly this could be changed in a SDR radio. Some have requested
that the meter not respond in this t
Exactly the way it should be, Arlen. You do NOT have a problem.
Congrats, de Milt, N5IA
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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 S-meter question
I’ve just completed building my K3/10 (S/N 8115
I’ve just completed building my K3/10 (S/N 8115)!!! The PA3 and sub-receiver
are sitting here but not built/installed yet. Everything seems to work fine -
completed the TX gain calibration successfully, and the filter setup too, of
course. However, I’m puzzled by the how the S-meter is behaving.
Jay,
Normally, the preamp and attenuator will change the S-meter reading. If
you do not want that to happen, go into the menu and change to SMTR
ABS. I suggest (contrary to the manual suggestion) that you calibrate
the S-meter with the preamp and attenuator both off before setting SMTR
ABS,
check out SMTR MD in the manual
> (Advanced) S-meter mode: When set to NOR, preamp/attenuator on/off will
> affect the S-meter. (The default values of SMTR OF and SMTR SC apply to
> NOR.) If set to ABS, the S-meter reading will stay fairly constant with
> different
> preamp/attenuator settings, bu
I wanted to ask about the K3 S-meter readings I noticed: 1. S7 with ATT off and
PRE on2. S5 with ATT off and PRE off3. S3 with ATT on and PRE off These were
for a CW signal on 20M; I read that turning the attenuator on and preamp off
provides a better signal by lowering the noise level in the IF
Toby,
Different hardware, not dependent on the AGC for S-meter indications.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 3/6/2013 7:57 PM, Toby Pennington wrote:
Don, while that may be true, I wonder how Ten Tec was able to reverse the
way the Orion 2's S-Meter works going from a deflected Rf gain to one that
wor
Don, while that may be true, I wonder how Ten Tec was able to reverse the
way the Orion 2's S-Meter works going from a deflected Rf gain to one that
works independent of RF gain?
Toby W4CAk
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Drew,
The S-meter operates off the AGC voltage and cannot be controlled in the
firmware. The result is that you will "have to put up with it" Most all
receivers have done the same thing in my 50+ years of hamming.
What I can say is is that if you reduce the RF Gain to eliminate the
band noi
Don,
I always seem to have my RF gain adjusted by ear to below where the
s-meter will deflect on a particular signal. So I will most always
have to readjust the gain to see an s-meter reading. The RF gain can
be adjusted much lower than the signal's meter deflection point but
still have an audible
ignal level at the antenna in -dBm or, for
traditionalists, in S-units. BTW, the P3 assumes 6 dB/S-unit too.
73, Ron AC7AC
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RST is not a reflection of S-METER readings at all. It is a means of
describing the quality of a received signal, not just the strength.
Furthermore Amateur radio manufacturers (not Elecraft) are notorious
for not following the 50 microvolts = S9 rule, so S-meter readings
are meaningless as measur
On the contrary, one can give an honest report even with the RF gain
reduced (but only under certain circumstances).
If one has reduced the RF gain to the point (just) where the S-meter
deflection is at the noise floor, then the S-meter readings should still
be valid - you are simply reducing th
>>...I would like to see the RF gain ride the signals instead of deflecting.
>>W4CAK wrote>>> Ralph, ve7Xf wrote,I don't understand.
The S-meter usually indicates the AGC voltage.
I like it the way it is.
Ralph, VE7XF
Ralph, I probably did not phrase that properly. I would like to see the
Optional?
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(Jack for BMW motorcycles)
On Mar 4, 2013, at 2:29 PM, "Ralph Parker" wrote:
>>> ...I would like to see the RF gain ride the signals instead of deflecting.
>
> I don't understand.
> The S-meter usually indicates the AGC voltage.
> I like it the way i
>>...I would like to see the RF gain ride the signals instead of deflecting.
I don't understand.
The S-meter usually indicates the AGC voltage.
I like it the way it is.
Ralph, VE7XF
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HI
I also don't use it for the same reason. Of course, if this can be improved
that's fine !...
73, Laurent
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Hi Eric,
thanks for jump in here. Gary already contacted me and told me to do the
whole recalibration when i want to use the peak-hold function. I decided now
to not use this feature because when i want to switch it off i`ve to do that
again...
73 and many thanks for the fast support...
Michael
"Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" wrote:
>No need to contact support. This is the way is has acted since the
>beginning.
>
>73,
>
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>On 1/15/2013 2:05 PM, DL5OCD wrote:
>> OK, many thanks. So it seems more like a bug than a feature...i`ll
>forward
>> this to k3-suppor
No need to contact support. This is the way is has acted since the
beginning.
73,
Eric
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On 1/15/2013 2:05 PM, DL5OCD wrote:
OK, many thanks. So it seems more like a bug than a feature...i`ll forward
this to k3-support.
73
Michael
OK, many thanks. So it seems more like a bug than a feature...i`ll forward
this to k3-support.
73
Michael
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Running 4.58 and mine does the same. I set the service monitor down to
S-9, and then set the P3 to -73 dBm, but finally decided I didn't like
peak-hold, and put it back.
73,
Fred K6DGW
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On 1/15/2013 1
> "DL5OCD" == DL5OCD writes:
DL5OCD> Hello together,
DL5OCD> i observed when i activate the peak-hold function of the
DL5OCD> S-Meter that one
DL5OCD> "bar" is added to the signal (the hold dot). So the meter
DL5OCD> shows abt 5db too
DL5OCD> much...anyone observed
Hello together,
i observed when i activate the peak-hold function of the S-Meter that one
"bar" is added to the signal (the hold dot). So the meter shows abt 5db too
much...anyone observed this issue ?
I use 4.60 FW, SMTR MD set to abs.
73
Michael
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I recently build a new K3 from a kit. It worked great for a month, but
after going through the configuration menus and setting up some
preferences, I started getting errors.
After powering the radio back on, my S-meter is a solid S-9 regardless
of the input signal levels. With a 50 ohm termin
Does it do it with both headphone jacks, or just the front, or just the
rear?
73,
Lyle KK7P
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aft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Bruce Beford
> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 2:54 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S meter oddities
>
>
>> When I plug my headphones into the K3 the S Meter jumps up about 5 s
>> units. This unit i
Never on K3/100 S/N 642 [just loaded 4.39]. I use the rear headfone and
mic jacks exclusively ... putting them there in addition to the front
panel was a genius moment!
73,
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On 8/11/2011 5:0
eford" ;
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 7:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S meter oddities
> It actually does it with a blank phone plug inserted. As soon as the plug
> goes in, the S meter jumps up. The signal itself does not change, just
> the
> meter reading. I have
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> When I plug my headphones into the K3 the S Meter jumps up about
> When I plug my headphones into the K3 the S Meter jumps up about 5 s
> units. This unit is running 4.31 FW. I obviously have not tried new
4.39.
> Just curious if anyone else has seen this.
> Mike W0MU
My K3 s/n 559 running 4.39 does -not- exhibit this behavior. As far as I can
recall, i
esolution to it. I'm all ears on this.
>
> 73,
>
> Phil, NS7P
>
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> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Mike Fatchett W0MU
> Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 8:45 AM
> To: elecraf
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Mike Fatchett W0MU
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 8:45 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 S meter oddities
When I plug my headphones into the K3 the S Meter jumps up about 5 s
units. This unit is running 4.31 F
When I plug my headphones into the K3 the S Meter jumps up about 5 s
units. This unit is running 4.31 FW. I obviously have not tried new 4.39.
Just curious if anyone else has seen this.
Mike W0MU
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Thanks Lyle and David. Sounds all's configured OK then. I'll get back to
playing with my K3.
73,
John
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Hello John!
In ABS mode this is normal. It is a consequence of offsets the DSP is
doing to account for the settings of ATT and PRE, along with the method
used to pass S Meter information to the MCU.
73,
Lyle KK7P
> After the RF calibration, I re-did the S-meter calibration using the XG3,
> w
John - I would say that if it is just flickering on and off that is
exactly right. It does at least show that the receiver is live and the
residual noise is registering on the S-meter. Perhaps if you shorted
ANT1 to ground the flickering might reduce.
Personally, if my S-meter did not flicker,
Hello again,
Update to my last post: I turned everything off, went and had a cup of
coffee, came back and tried the RF gain calibration routine again with K3
Utility - worked just fine this time. So, not sure why those errors. I had
turned everything off and re-booted the K3, restarted the uti
23:00
> To: Jim Miller KG0KP
> Cc: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S meter vs P3 S scale
>
> The reason the P3 reads lower than the K3 on noise or SSB signals is
> that each display point on the P3 screen covers only a small bandwidth.
> As explained in the manual, ea
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Sent: 06 May 2011 23:00
To: Jim Miller KG0KP
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S meter vs P3 S scale
The reason the P3 reads lower than the K3 on noise or
I need coffee!! 73, de Jim KG0KP
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Sent: Friday, May 06, 2011 4:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S meter vs P3 S scale
> THANKS everybody. Some very good definitions. I didn't th
THANKS everybody. Some very good definitions. I didn't think anything was
really broken and sisn't really believe it was out of calibration either but
jsut did not understand wht appearant difference. Good to know that all is
well.
Thanke es 73, de Jim KG0KP
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When an SSB signal is "S9", that means that the total power in the ≈ 3 kHz
bandwidth, added up, is equal to S9. The voice power is spread out across 3 kHz
of bandwidth and has to be integrated, or summed, in that bandwidth before
comparing to an S-meter reading.
Therefore, the amplitude of any
The reason the P3 reads lower than the K3 on noise or SSB signals is
that each display point on the P3 screen covers only a small bandwidth.
As explained in the manual, each display point is about 1/450 of the
span. For example, if the span is 45 kHz, then each display point only
covers about 100
On 5/6/2011 7:52 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote:
> If you have the P3's AVERAGE enabled, it can lower the peak shown on
> the P3.
This is entirely normal behavior. I have my S-meter set to read peaks
and use it to give signal reports, but I set the P3 to very heavily
average what it sees. This smooths ou
If you have the P3's AVERAGE enabled, it can lower the peak shown on
the P3. If at the same time, you have CONFIG:SMTR PK turned ON, there
will probably be a significant difference between the two indicated
levels. The K3's S-Meter will hang on the peaks for a short time,
maybe long enough for yo
There will also be a difference on anything but a steady state carrier unless
the P3 is in 'peak' display mode. An averaged SSB signal will show a lower
reading on the P3 than the S-meter, for example.
Grant/NQ5T
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On May 6, 2011, at 9:45 AM, n...@n5ge.com wrote:
>
> Good
On a steady carrier (i.e. from a signal generator), both the P3 and K3
should read the same. My P3 reads much lower on actual signals than the
K3, it is especially noticeable on SSB signals. Calibrating on a signal
generator doesn't alter the lower reading of a P3 display on SSB
signals. The pe
Good Morning Jim,
First, go to the Elecraft web site and verify that you have the latest version
of the firmware for the K3 and P3. If you don't have it installed, install it.
You do need to calibrate the P3 and the K3 S-Meters. To do this you will need
an XG1, XG2 or XG3. Either will work.
Seems to be quite a difference in the readings between the P3 showing S
scale and he S meter reading on the K3. The software in both is up to
date(recently at least). The difference is quite significant with the P3
being considerably lower. Maybe I don't know how to read the two meters.
On t
Mike,
I am trying to measure background noise on 75 meters in my city
location. The noise level in the city is 20dB higher than in my rural
location so I think it must be coming from local companies. I want to
plot the noise level over several days to separate ionospheric noise
from local no
John,
The color variation in the waterfall display already indicates signal
strength over time.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 4/5/2011 2:50 PM, John Lemay wrote:
> I wonder if there is any way the P3 could do this ?
>
> Convention has the P3 displaying signal strength v frequency. Could it show
> signal s
Yes it could. It's called "waterfall display". Don't know if there's a way
to buffer/log the screen data, though.
73
ON4WIX
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chard Wheeler
> Sent: 05 April 2011 19:17
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Cc: rich...@wheeler.com
> Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] s-meter data logger software available?
>
> I would like to plot band condition changes during the day and night.
>
> "S-Meter Lite"
Wheeler
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Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] s-meter data logger software available?
I would like to plot band condition changes during the day and night.
"S-Meter Lite" software does a nice job with OLD Kenwood and Yaesu
I would like to plot band condition changes during the day and night.
"S-Meter Lite" software does a nice job with OLD Kenwood and Yaesu
receivers.
See: http://www.seed-solutions.com/gregordy/Software/SMeterLite.htm
Is anyone aware of software that would plot signal strength of the K3
over a d
My reply got sent before inserting the link:
http://www.kl7uw.com/DEMI144-28DRX.htm
73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45
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Thanks to K2AV and G0AFH for how to get the sub-Rx s-meter
readings. Also advice on RF gain Calib. on both Rx.
This was just a preliminary set up to get things close for a starting point.
As it turns out I got the two Rx within 1/2 s-unit of equal using
ambient noise: Main Rx (Vpol) = S7; sub-
While tuned into a signal on the Sub RX, do a hold on BSET. This will
give you the S meter reading for the Sub RX tuned to the frequency in
VFO B. This is also how you do other Sub RX settings, such as
ATT/PRE. See page 37 in the manual, available in PDF format on the
Elecraft site.
You should
I am installing a new 2m transverter to my K3 and ran into an issue
with the s-meter on the K3.
The transverter has two Rx circuits so both the main and sub-Rx in
the K3 are fed with converted 2m signal. I was adjusting the IF gain
in the transverter so that the noise level would read S2-S3 on
So do I. There have been postings to the reflector about it over a long
period. I believe it's a question of making S9 = -93dbm on 2m.
73 to all
Geoff
G3UCK
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t: 14 March 2011 19:30
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Mines' the same, about S4/5 maximum. Pity, works great otherwise.
73
Roger MW0IDX
K3 #191 K2 #2724 KX1 #416
> Hi Georges,
> Like you I cannot fathom why the K144XV is so low in it'
Mines' the same, about S4/5 maximum. Pity, works great otherwise.
73
Roger MW0IDX
K3 #191 K2 #2724 KX1 #416
> Hi Georges,
> Like you I cannot fathom why the K144XV is so low in it's received signal
> strength, I too see no better than S3-S4 on signals that on all other radios
> are S9-S9+.
>
chard Hill
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Understood. My poorly described point was that the signal strength as
reported by the s-meter
2010 06:58:27 -0700
> > From: reh...@ix.netcom.com
> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior
> >
> > I don't really understand, but would be interested in more
> discussion on
> > this. I think I understand that th
Amen!
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ussv dharma
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior
Aloha Peoples
In some areas of ham radio having a fairly accurate measure of signal
strength is more than "nice". On HF "who really cares" is what I am
getting here on the list. But if you design, construct and try to
get the optimum performance from your station, measurements become
more than "nice". Of
USSV
DHARMA
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> From: Tom W8JI
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior
> To: "drewko" , "The Smiths"
> Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Thursday, July 15, 2010, 6:27 AM
> > Personally
gives me an S3 reading I know
approximately how well I'm doing at his QTH given the idea I know HIS antenna
set up, and Mine. That's good enough for me.
> From: w...@w8ji.com
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:52:29 -0400
> Subjec
mpress nor answer EVERYONE
> with their knowledge EVERY time. Save it for when it really counts,
> not on how to read an S meter.
>
>
>
> > Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:27:40 -0700
> > From: xda...@cis-broadband.com
> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: Re: [
gt;
>
>
>
>> Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:58:27 -0700
>> From: reh...@ix.netcom.com
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior
>>
>> I don't really understand, but would be interested in more discussion on
>> thi
This topic has easily exceeded the 'Too many postings' limit. Time to
end this topic for now.
In the future, on a high volume topic like this, please self regulate. :-)
73, Eric WA6HHQ
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As this drifts further from the original topic...
I find it amusing that a station will ask me to repeat my callsign and name
several times, and then give me a "59" report.
I think I messed up several people over the weekend contest by giving them "5-7
08" reports instead of what they expected
On Jul 15, 2010, at 12:52 PM, Tom W8JI wrote:
>
> There may be a "standard" some people believe in, but it is a "paper
> standard" that never took hold.
I always thought the standard was "you're 5x9 here OM, and please repeat your
call, QTH and my signal report" :-)
Grant/NQ5T
> Regardless of the fact that in 1934 (as was indicated to me in off
> reflector email) we used to not use the meter for the S report, at some
> time (1970's when proper calibration and standardizations' came about) we
> were able to shift that OLD antiquated 1934's definition over to a
> STAND
invented in Ham radio has to be
forced until the world ends. Much to some peoples Chagrin, we DO evolve as ham
radio operators.
> From: n...@comcast.net
> Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:38:09 -0500
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior
>
Has there -ever- been a subject in ham radio that's
generated as much argument and discussion over
the years? I think not.
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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es in your adjustments. Or you
can just think of it as "a little less ATT"..
> Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:59:37 -0700
> From: n...@bellsouth.net
> To: d...@w3fpr.com
> CC: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior
>
> Don
> I performed b
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior
>
> I don't really understand, but would be interested in more discussion on
> this. I think I understand that the apparent power of a signal to your
> ears/brain may vary even though the actual received power is the sa
Actually the S meter is used so the Strength of the signal report is *not*
subjective, that's reserved for Readability. I firmly believe that the Strength
report must *not* be subjective, why else ever put a meter to measure signal
Strength? In the case of signal Strength we *must* differentiate
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Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:49:27 -0400
From: drewko
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior
To: The Smiths
Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
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The way I understand it, turning donw the RF Gain does not "improve"
the signal
> Personally, I would prefer that the s-meter not operate in this way in
> ABS mode. RF Gain should have no effect on the s-meter action when in
> ABS mode, just as ATT and PRE do not.
It would probably screw up (highly technical term) how the system works, or
require a separate receiver just for
time. Save it for when
> it really counts, not on how to read an S meter.
>
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>> Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:27:40 -0700
>> From: xda...@cis-broadband.com
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior
>>
er
EVERYONE with their knowledge EVERY time. Save it for when it really counts,
not on how to read an S meter.
> Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:27:40 -0700
> From: xda...@cis-broadband.com
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior
>
>
> Just cu
TheSmiths said:
"559 still MEANS Receive Excellent, Signal 5 S UNITS, Tone Excellent."
Actually, this statement is inaccurate and the RST code never specifies S
meter readings but this perception is a common misconception.
559 means Readability Excellent, Fairly Strong Signal
I do understand that my statement below may not make sense for digital
modes .
Rich
NU6T
On 7/15/2010 6:58 AM, Richard Hill wrote:
> I don't really understand, but would be interested in more discussion on
> this. I think I understand that the apparent power of a signal to your
> ears/brain may
ILL arrive exactly where you're
headed!! Susan Meckley, Skipper W7KFI-mm AFA9SM USSV
DHARMA
--- On Thu, 7/15/10, Richard Hill wrote:
> From: Richard Hill
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Thursday,
elm
>To: Robert Mitilieri - N9EF
>Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>Sent: Thu, July 15, 2010 12:30:07 AM
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior
>Robert,
>You are relying on your S-meter too much IMHO.
>If you have an S-3 noise level, the first attack is to turn off the
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I don't really understand, but would be interested in more discussion on
this. I think I understand that the apparent power of a signal to your
ears/brain may vary even though the actual received power is the same.
Commercials on TV seems much louder than the shows these days, but I'm
hearing
The way I understand it, turning donw the RF Gain does not "improve"
the signal's s-meter strength. The increasing level of the s-meter as
you reduce the RF Gain indicates the level that a signal would need to
attain in order to be heard. For example, if you turn the RF Gain to
12 o'clock you will
Don, I don't see that to be the case. The action of the s-meter in ABS
mode does change when the RF Gain has been reduced. If you turn the RF
Gain to 12 o'clock the s-meter goes to S9+30db.
73,
Drew
AF2Z
On Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:34:22 -0400, Don W3FPR wrote:
>Robert,
>
>The K3 does have a "cur
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