[Elecraft] Bigger K3 S-meter

[K7TV]

Are you referring to the K3's ability to display audio output level in mV or
"dbV"?
While mere signal reports can reasonably be given by ear, I have measurement
in my blood and really appreciate that K3 capability. When I am not in a
hurry, it is good for something like looking at filter response. However, it
works best with the AGC turned off, which is a bit of a pain, and if I am
peaking something I want to see analog movement, not numbers! That said, if
the K3 were to acquire a capability to display RF input signal strength as a
number, that would surely be very useful for something.

If a program on a computer is the only way to see an S-meter showing small
fluctuations of a dB or so, I might break down and finally install that
program, which I assume is some kind of rig control program.
After 45 years of hamming and being a computer engineer and just a casual
contester, I have never wanted rig control by computer. PC's just aren't
reliable enough, especially with Windows. Oh well, I will probably have to
cave in soon just to get a panoramic display...

Erik K7TV




Guy, K2AV wrote:
> 
> Wasn't there a way or going to be a way to display or send absolute dBm
> for signal strength. That could just be a program running and getting
> reports from the K3 over the serial port. Integer dBm would tell you
> everything you needed to know. 
> 
> 73, Guy.
> 

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