[Elecraft] AGC Independent S-Meter?

[Darrell Bellerive]

As I typically leave the AF gain at maximum and use the RF gain control to set 
the listening level (Better signal to noise ratio.) the S-meter is not too 
useful. Also with the AGC turned off the S-meter is not operational.

Anyone have any ideas for an AGC independent S-meter?

I was thinking perhaps use some sort of high impedance RF voltage detector 
between D34 and T7 on the RF board. Then amplify the voltage to the level and 
range required at the S-meter voltage connection (pin RA1 of the MCU), so the 
existing meter could still be used. Of course the connection from the MCU to 
the AGC line would have to be disconnected.

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Darrell Bellerive
Amateur Radio Stations VA7TO and VE7CLA
Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada