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Topband: Re: S-meter

To: "Ian Keyser" <ian.keyser@btopenworld.com>,"Topband" <topband@contesting.com>
Subject: Topband: Re: S-meter
From: "Doug Waller" <NX4D@comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2005 12:07:33 -0500
List-post: <mailto:topband@contesting.com>
My big wish is that we'd always do the S meter reality check..... I want to know just how strong my signals are... not an ego boost!


I wish the equipment manufacturers would give us two S-meter selections via front panel switch, or menu....... one as it is now, the other a true Db reading S-meter. My MP S-meter is anything but linear at the different signal levels, and the 6-12-18 dB attenuator method just doesn't get it. I am using an MP S-meter conversion chart for approximations.

Another wish-list item is that all reporters of DX station receptions, would add the reception azimuth of the DX station, from their location, if available. It is facinating to have such information on Topband.

73, Doug / NX4D


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