[Elecraft] AGC Independent S-Meter?

[N2EY at aol.com]

In a message dated 3/11/07 12:24:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, va7to at yahoo.ca 
writes:


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

Here's what I've used for 40+ years:


Ears

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I have never really understood the fascination with AGC and S-meters in ham
radio for CW. For AM voice, sure, and maybe SSB when the frequency is clear, 
but when it comes to typical CW operation I don't use either. 

I could see where a certain amount of delayed AGC would be useful as an
eardrum-saver, but the same effect can be had by a simple limiter. 

IMHO, anyway.

73 de Jim, N2EY


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