[Elecraft] P3 Ref LVL and SCALE? Means What?

[Bob Cunnings]

The scale on the left (in dBm) does indeed reflect receive signal strength, see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S_meter

where the relationship between nominal S meter readings and receive
signal strength in dBm is explained.

Bob NW8L

On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 7:19 AM, KM4VX <roncerra at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> I am trying to understand what these terms mean, and having read the related
> posts still can't figure out what they mean or what settings to use. I want
> the P3 to reflect cw signals and sometimes ssb signals within a given span
> (say plus and minus 75). I have no idea what the db signals to he left
> reflect because they can't reflect receiving signals at that db level can
> they? (-100? -50? ??) I think ELECRAFT should include a description in the
> owner's manual of what the terms mean and make some suggestions of what
> settings to use. The art of scientific prose is to be able to articulate the
> complex so the masses may understand. Also, a default setting  is always
> appreciated. Many thanks. Ron
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