If you have your receiver set to give an accurate S meter reading, you are
definitely not set up for optimal receiving on top band! Like others, I
give a report based on a subjective decision. Works for me. I place much
more emphasis on the R in the RST...and that is a subjective call.
Typically you will get one of four S meter reports from me 2, 5, 7 or
9...arrived at subjectively. Ninety plus percent of the time my S meter is
reading zero when I'm on top band working DX!
73,
Ken - K4XL
On Mon, Jan 18, 2021 at 7:44 AM Ron Spencer via Topband <
topband@contesting.com> wrote:
> For the low bands, I typically listen on my receive antennas. S meter
> readings on them are proportional to the signal strength but not an
> accurate account. I'd estimate it might be 4 or 5 S units down from the
> true signal strength. I never use the S meter reading when giving reports.
> If I did most would be between S0 and S3. Instead I judge based on what I
> hear and how well I hear it. Not meant to be a judgement on how others use
> the S meter. Just how I use it here.
>
>
>
> 73
>
> Ron
>
> N4XD
>
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