[Elecraft] K3. RX too sensitive for me - S-meter/RFgain/absolute mode...

[VK7JB]

Helpful comments, Jim.
I ride the RF gain control on the K3 to very good effect.  The only problem,
as you point out, is that the S-meter won't read signal strength at the
antenna with the RF gain wound back.  I have my K3 s-meter set in absolute
mode, so using ATT or PRE does not influence the s-meter reading, but using
RF gain does.

On my TenTec Eagle, the S-meter reads independently of ATT, PRE AND RF gain
control.  I find this very helpful, given that rely on the RF gain control
adjustment to give me comfortable listening.  I can then look at the s-meter
and give a meaningful report without having to wind up the RF gain.

Is there a way of implementing this on the K3?  Is there any reason why this
hasn't been implemented in absolute mode?  Would be great if it could be.

73,
John
VK7JB

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