[Elecraft] XG1 Report

[g4ilo at qsl.net]

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/g4ilo

Earl W Cunningham <k6se at juno.com> 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.