[Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior

[The Smiths]

Yes, you can change the gain structure of your receiver.  If you want -20dB turn on the ATT, if you want plus 6dB put on the Pre, turn them both on and you've only cut -14dB..  My numbers may be off, but the theory is still there.  It's just about having the ability for variables in your adjustments.  Or you can just think of it as "a little less ATT"..
 
> Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 06:59:37 -0700
> From: nu4c at bellsouth.net
> To: don at w3fpr.com
> CC: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior
> 
> Don 
> I performed both functions and they pretty much delivered the expexted results. 
> However, I noticed something I consider counter-intuitive. It is possible to 
> engage PRE and ATT simultaneously. Is there any advantage to this?
> 
> Paul, NU4C
> 
> ________________________________
> 
> >From: Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com>
> >To: Robert Mitilieri - N9EF <n9ef at comcast.net>
> >Cc: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> >Sent: Thu, July 15, 2010 12:30:07 AM
> >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior
> 
> 
> >Robert,
> 
> >You are relying on your S-meter too much IMHO.
> >If you have an S-3 noise level, the first attack is to turn off the 
> >preamp - if that does not reduce the noise level enough, then turn the 
> >Attenuator ON. <snip>
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