[Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior

[The Smiths]

Exactly!  

Regardless of the fact that in 1934 (as was indicated to me in off reflector email) we used to not use the meter for the S report, at some time (1970's when proper calibration and standardizations' came about) we were able to shift that OLD antiquated 1934's definition over to a STANDARDIZED S meter reading as part of the RST.  

Now R is  just that, Readability. How well can you copy someone.  S is Strength of the meter, which everyone should have set to the same approximate level, and T for quality of tone.

Some old habits die hard.  Not everything first invented in Ham radio has to be forced until the world ends.  Much to some peoples Chagrin, we DO evolve as ham radio operators.

 


 
> From: n9ef at comcast.net
> Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:38:09 -0500
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter behavior
> 
> Actually the S meter is used so the Strength of the signal report is *not* subjective, that's reserved for Readability. I firmly believe that the Strength report must *not* be subjective, why else ever put a meter to measure signal Strength? In the case of signal Strength we *must* differentiate between perception and reality so we can let different stations know how strong their signals are received at our location, not how loud they sound; the two can be vastly different. 
> 
> ...and use of the S meter to report signal strength is supported by the referenced link:
> 
> "The S stands for "Strength". Strength is an assessment of how powerful the received signal is at the receiving location. Although an accurate signal strength meter can determine a quantitative value for signal strength, in practice this portion of the RST code is a qualitative assessment, often made based on the S meter of the radio receiver at the location of signal reception."
> 
> On Jul 15, 2010, at 11:00 AM, K5WA wrote:
> 
> > 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
> > 
> 
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