dBV reading on Kx3

[W7JJL]

What should the dBV reading on the kx3 when it is connected to a dummy load,
the agc is off, and no preamp?

 

Mine shows +68.4 dBV

 

John

W7JJL

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[Lyle Johnson]

Nothing meaningful.

First, read AFV and for a couple of readings to set the reference. Then
go to dBV.  dBV will then show you the difference in dB between the
current signal and the reference.  On a dummy load it'll bobble around a
low value since it is just thermal noise and not a signal you are measuring.

73,

Lyle KK7P


On 5/18/17 3:37 PM, John Lally wrote:
> What should the dBV reading on the kx3 when it is connected to a dummy load,
> the agc is off, and no preamp?

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