[Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior

[K5WA]

TheSmiths said:

 

"559 still MEANS Receive Excellent, Signal 5 S UNITS, Tone Excellent."

 

 

 

 

Actually, this statement is inaccurate and the RST code never specifies S
meter readings but this perception is a common misconception.  

 

559 means Readability Excellent, Fairly Strong Signals, Perfect tone, no
trace of ripple or modulation of any kind.  

 

The S-meter reading has little to do with the RST or RS report.  RST is a
subjective code and depends on an operator's opinion of the signal.  An
S-meter reading is a stand alone method of comparing relative signal
strength that may help support an operator's opinion when needed.

 

The RST code is fully explained at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RST_code

 

73,

Bob K5WA