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

[Buck k4ia]

Riding the RF gain just changes the floor.  An S7 signal will still read 
S7.  No?

Buck
k4ia
K3 # 101

On 5/17/2011 7:56 PM, VK7JB wrote:
> 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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