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

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

The S-meter reading is normally derived from the AGC voltage, and the AGC
voltage controls the RF Gain. When AGC is on, the knob "RF Gain" simply
manually overrides the AGC voltage. 

So, when you turn the RF gain down manually you are mimicking what the AGC
does in the presence of a signal. The stronger the received signal, the more
the AGC voltage is generated to turn down the RF Gain which then raises the
S-meter reading.

73, Ron AC7AC 

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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of drewko
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2012 1:28 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [k3] Wayne/Lyle is it possible? S meter (Mike
Rodgers)

I thought he was referring to the s-meter segments "filling up" as you turn
down the RF gain control, which happens with absolute mode as well as
default mode. I forget what the benefit of this action is supposed to be
except that it mimics conventional receivers.

73,
Drew
AF2Z