Re: XG1 Report
Posted by
g4ilo-2 on
Apr 19, 2005; 11:51am
URL: http://elecraft.85.s1.nabble.com/XG1-Report-tp377307p377308.html
Isn't that simply because most transceivers derive the S-meter reading from
the AGC level, and you don't want the AGC acting on weak, but still
readable signals?
Reports based on the actual S-meter reading are completely meaningless, due
to the lack of standardisation and the fact that whether the preamp or
attenuator are used affects the reading.
73,
--
Julian, G4ILO. (RSGB, ARRL, K2 #392)
G4ILO's Shack:
http://www.tech-pro.net/g4iloEarl W Cunningham <
[hidden email]> wrote:
[snip]
It is rare, with the new transceivers currently on the market to find one
that strictly adheres to the "standard". Virtually every tranceiver
today uses the 50 uV = S9 criterion, but the change per S-unit is much
less than 6 dB. This results in a substantial signal such as 1 uV (which
should read S3.5 on an accurate S-meter).not even budging the S-meter on
most receivers today.
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