[Elecraft] [k3] Wayne/Lyle is it possible? S meter (Mike Rodgers)

[Adrian]

Absolute mode keeps a true S reading the same regardless of preamp or
Attenuator settings. I use it also in my K3.
The OP is asking about RF gain, if you defeat RF gain then S will rise
regardless of your absolute setting.

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Rodgers)

Hi Mike,

Yes - it is possible to do as you suggest - use the absolute S-Meter mode.
For a long time I resisted switching to absolute mode for no good reason
other than not wanting to deviate from a default setting.

Because I usually keep RF gain at about the 1 o'clock position, for a long
time I dithered along with S-Meter readings that were uncorrected for RF
gain setting.

A month or two ago I switched to absolute mode and have never looked back.
Recommended. Someone recently suggested the absolute mode be made the
default and I agree.

This is done via the CONFIG: SMTR MD setting and is further described on
page 51 of the current K3 Owner's Manual.

73 de Tyler, KC2LST

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Is it possible to make the s meter unaffected by rf gain. I suppose it's
not.

73
Mike R

Play me some fiddle, but no stinkin' violin!

Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC
HF & Echolink mobile

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