[1000mp] S Meter linearity and rx sensitivity

[Tod - MN]

Sounds like what I would expect -- both the S-meter result and the MDS
result.

Tod, KØTO
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: 1000mp-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:1000mp-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron Kenwood
> Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 2:05 PM
> To: All about Yaesu 1000mp
> Subject: [1000mp] S Meter linearity and rx sensitivity
> 
> I am playing with my new Elecaft XG1 on my original MP. The 
> 50 microvolt signal produces S9+one red bar.
> The 1 microvolt signal is clearly discernable with no S meter 
> reading. Is this typical for an MP?
> 
> I used the front panel attenuator to crank in 18 db of 
> attenuation. Dropped the 50 microvolt signal to S3. That 
> would make it less than 3 db per S unit if my shaky math is 
> right. Again, is this typical for an MP?
> 
> I then switched to the 1 microvolt signal and again cranked 
> in 18 db of attenuation. Signal is faint but definitely 
> there. Does this represent reasonable sensitivity for an MP?
> 
>  Can I trust the attenuator levels?
> 
> Or am I trying to draw unwarranted conclusions from 
> insufficient information?
> 
> 
> Ron K.
> W3ZV
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