[Elecraft] Calibration

[k6rb at baymoon.com]

I would add that I don't need to see the s-meter jump when I kick in PRE
or fall when I kick in ATT. With my old FT-1000, there were differences in
S levels when I did either, and so for consistency sake, if someone asked
for a signal report, I would cancel either PRE or ATT. With ABS, that's
not necessary. I can hear the difference, don't need to see it :-).

Rob K6RB

> I just completed the RF Gain and S-Meter calibration on my K3 (4521) and
> all
> went smooth. However I am left with a question (of course!). If I leave
> SMTR
> MD in NOR, changing PRE or ATT, the affect will be seen on the S-Meter. If
> I
> leave SMTR MD in ABS, the S-Meter does not respond to any change in PRE or
> ATT.
> What is the advantage of leaving SMTR MD set to ABS since I would guess it
> would be meaningful to the operator to actually see the effects of using
> PRE
> and/or ATT?
> Tom - W4BQF
>
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