[Elecraft] K3 S meter vs P3 S scale

[Jim Brown]

On 5/6/2011 7:52 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote:
> If you have the P3's AVERAGE enabled, it can lower the peak shown on
> the P3.

This is entirely normal behavior. I have my S-meter set to read peaks 
and use it to give signal reports, but I set the P3 to very heavily 
average what it sees. This smooths out the noise and makes it much 
easier to see signals. The peak to average ratio is typically between 6 
and 10 dB.  You can see this by temporarily turning on the peak hold 
function. I've assigned the peak function to one of the soft buttons.

73, Jim K9YC