More precise signal strength

[N4ZR]

Sorry for the misformatted message just now.  Herewith a cleaner version

My K3 is getting old, but just had both synthesizers replaced - wow -
and I'd like measurement of noise levels that is more precise than the
S-meter.  Is there a menu pick or other way of accessing numeric signal
and noise levels analogous to the way that the radio displays SWR when
in Tune mode?

--

73, Pete N4ZR
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[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

See "VFO B Alternate Displays", page 36 of the current K3 Owner's Manual.
To summarize,

Set CONFIG:TECH MD ON
Tap DISP to see something other than VFO B freq
Rotate VFO B to see AFV, which displays the AF output as a voltage reading,
independent of AF gain.
When it stabilizes, rotate VFO B to see dBv
Adjust CONFIG:AFV TIM if you need more than one second to average the noise.

But if you're trying to measure noise or signal level in absolute dBm, use
the P3 in Peak mode.

73,
Bob, N6TV

On Jun 18, 2017 7:16 PM, "N4ZR" <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Sorry for the misformatted message just now.  Herewith a cleaner version
>
> My K3 is getting old, but just had both synthesizers replaced - wow - and
> I'd like measurement of noise levels that is more precise than the
> S-meter.  Is there a menu pick or other way of accessing numeric signal and
> noise levels analogous to the way that the radio displays SWR when in Tune
> mode?
>
> --
>
> 73, Pete N4ZR
> Download the new N1MM Logger+ at
> <http://N1MM.hamdocs.com>. Check
> out the Reverse Beacon Network at
> <http://reversebeacon.net>, now
> spotting RTTY activity worldwide.
> For spots, please use your favorite
> "retail" DX cluster.
>
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