[TenTec] TenTec RX-320 S-meter question.

[Robert Weingaertner]

The calibration standard for S-meters that is usually quoted is 
50 microvolts = S9. Likewise, 1 S unit represents a 6 dB change in
signal strength. However, this is far from universal. S meter 
readings can vary widely from receiver to receiver and from band to
band on the same receiver. The only receivers that can be considered 
truly calibrated are the multi-k-$ laboratory grade ones. Thus you
should consider most S meter readings as relative.

Great quote from Garth Brooks! Amen! 73, Bob WB2VUF




Randy and Cara Randall wrote:
> 
> Hello.  I am wondering if the S-meter reading is calibrated
> in
> standard S-units or is it an arbitrary scale?  My set has
> most SW transmissions at S-60 to S-80.  On my
> Drake SW2 with the same antenna S-20 to S-30
> maybe S-40 on the same station.  Ideas?  The manual
> does not mention the S-meter at all!
> 
> Thanks,
> Randy.
> 
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