[Elecraft] New P3 "meters"

[David Cole]

I have a brief review of S-Meter lite with screenshots at:
http://nk7z.net/review-of-s-meter-lite/

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On Tue, 2015-04-21 at 10:28 -0500, Jim N7US wrote:
> Have you looked at S Meter Lite Software?
> 
> http://www.seed-solutions.com/gregordy/Software/SMeterLite.htm 
> 
> I've used it with a 2nd CAT port in microHAM Router, which I use with my
> microKEYER II.
> 
> 73, Jim N7US
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 
> 
> Alan,
>     The only complaint that I have about my K3s is the darn S-meter chicklet
> display that is basically worthless to me as it does not show small changes
> in signal strength. I am an antenna phreak and like to experiment and
> compare antenna options. I am on ten meters and have six yagis at different
> heights and combinations. 160 has six choices. On six meters I have four
> yagis in various combinations. (don't ask how many antennas I use on 144
> MHz!) With the 6 dB LEDs on the K3, any comparison between antennas is
> pretty meaningless oftentimes. I found a neat software package that gives me
> a much more sensitive signal level meter, but it uses the serial port so it
> interferes with computer logging etc. Anything that will show fine detail in
> signal strength will be a Godsend for me. I loved my old analog S meter on
> my Ten Tec rigs. It was so valuable in such mundane things as tracking down
> power line noise with my very directional 144 MHz antenna. I could locate
> noise 3 miles away to almost the correct pole just from my shack! With the
> K3, I have lost that capability entirely as the chicklets do not change
> unless it sees a huge change in strength. Calling the power company to fix
> noise is a full time job here. Of course, for casual operating and
> contesting, the green chicklet display is fine.  If Elecraft solves my
> S-meter problem, I will definitely become a true blue Kool-Aid drinker.
> 
> Dave K1WHS
> ps. I have had thought about digging into the K3 rx circuit to install an
> outboard analog S-meter. I am getting desperate!
> 
> 
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