We don't want beta testers to violate their non-disclosure agreements.
They would have to sacrifice their first-borns, I think. (Of course,
the O II is now visible "in the wild".)
The S-meter rising with lower RF gain is an artifact of how the RF
gain control was implemented on ancient tube-type radios. IIRC, it
was by injecting a DC level into the AGC loop.
I prefer the current (1.372) system, where the S meter stays constant.
In my view, the S-meter should give you the best estimate of the
actual signal level at the antenna connector. When you insert RF
attenuation, the S meter should not change, either. An S9 signal
should be an S9 signal, no matter how you fiddle with your controls.
It's a small thing, of course. Have another glass of holiday cheer!
73 Martin AA6E
On 12/23/05, Able2fly@aol.com <Able2fly@aol.com> wrote:
>
> _n4py@arrl.net_ (mailto:n4py@arrl.net) writes:
>
> Tim,
>
> The RF gain control on the Orion II and Orion with V2 now works like other
> radios. As you reduce RF gain, the S meter goes up and the background noise
> goes away.
>
> Carl Moreschi N4PY
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
>
>
>
> Does that mean that Carl is an O1/V2 beta tester and knows how Orion with V2
> works? Tell us more Carl. Pleeeease.....
>
> ;-) Bill K3UJ
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