alsopb@vance.net wrote:
>
> Guys,
>
> If you want to know what your S-meter really reads build the attenuator
> in the ARRL handbook and inject a fixed signal. I did this when my quad
> was showing much too much F/B and gain.
>
> This table is for a TS-450 on 20m and slightly ambiguous due to the #$@
> leds instead of a real meter.
>
> S-METER READING DB ABOVE 0
> 0 0
> 1 4
> 2 9
> 3 13
> 4 16
> 5 19
> 6 20
> 7 22
> 8 25
> 9 29
> 9+10 36
> 9+20 46
> 9+30 64
>
> As you can see, it is anything but 6 db per S-unit. Over some of the
> range is is 3db/S-unit. I don't have a calibrated voltage source so I
> can't say how many mv S9 equals.
>
> With this info, the quad appears much closer to theory.
>
> Brian/K3KO
> Vance Net Inc
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Well, hopefully you've checked the calibration of your attenuator!
However I would also offer that you should buy Yaesu then you wouldnt
have these troubles! 73, Tyler K3MM
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