[Elecraft] K3 internal 2 meter xvtr s meter

[Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF]

The issue of the erroneous S meter readings has been an issue (for me at least) since I updated from firmware 3.97.
I like all the new features in the later firmwares but I would appreciate getting our real S meter readings back on 2M. 
(Case in point, the local FM repeater here shows as 60db over 9 on any other radio BUT the K3, it only shows the repeater as S9+5db on a good day and S9 on most other days)
I have tried two different K144XV's with the same result.

Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF
Innisfail, QLD, Australia
Elecraft K3# 4257

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Robert Redmon 
  To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net 
  Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 9:51 AM
  Subject: [Elecraft] K3 internal 2 meter xvtr s meter


  Weal (S1-S7 or so) signals don't show up at all on the K3 S meter when 
  using the internal 2mtr xvtr. This was true both before and after the 
  latest beta firmware change. Same signals generate a reasonable s meter 
  reading on the P3. The receiver is sensitive enough (compared to other 
  xvtr combos), the s meter just doesn't seem to be working.

  Anyone have a suggestion?

  73, Bob K5SM
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