[Elecraft] XG1 and K2 question

[EricJ]

The calibration is a pseudo-standard or convention, i.e 50 uV at the 
antenna input equals S9 on the meter. So it doesn't make much sense to 
have the preamp on for the measurement. If you did, the only way to 
compare two rigs would be to specify whether the preamp is on or off on 
each rig. Not that the convention is a valid comparison of two rigs.

But it's just a convention so you do what's meaningful for you.

Eric
KE6US



On 2/14/2014 1:08 PM, Eddy wrote:
> Hello K2 receiver wizards, what makes more sense when using the XG1 to set the S-meter on a K2, pre-amp on or off? As you well know, pre-amp makes a big difference on 40mtr......I suppose most K2 owners turn pre-amp on from 20mtrs and up, while turning it off 160-40 for better selectivity.
>
> Many thanks for your advice and opinions.
>
> 73
>
> ed
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