[Elecraft] K3 S meter

[Barry Simpson]

This is a subject which has been referred to in several recent postings.

 

The S meter in my K3 reads typically S5 as a minimum on SSB and S3 on CW
(selectivity 400Hz) on band noise, that is in the absence of a signal. When
disconnecting the antenna the S meter reverts to no reading.

 

It is a fact that the band noise is not for example  S5 - and my FT1000MP
MKV and TS2000 read S0 or S1 in the same situation.

 

In my view the K3 S meter is simply far too sensitive at the lower end. I
can make it read S1 on band noise by fiddling with the various settings.
However this then means that an S9 signal will read S5 or somesuch low
reading. A friend of my who lives nearby has a similar situation with his S
meter and I suspect it is typical of the K3 generally.

 

Wayne/ Eric please can you look into a fix for the next firmware update.

 

Barry Simpson  VK2BJ