[TenTec] Orion with V2 rf gain

[Robert & Linda McGraw K4TAX]

To that end, I have checked my receivers and have adjusted or calibrated the 
S meter to indicate S-9 on 20M with 50uV at the antenna terminal.  The 
Collins S-Line uses 100 uV for S-9 as their reference.  And yes, I have a HP 
generator suitable to perform this calibration.

Interestingly enough, I find that once done this way, the receivers are 
surprisingly accurate on most all bands.  At the same time, signal levels 
much below or above S-9 are a best guess.  The presumes that 1 S unit is 
equal to about 6 dB.  ABOUT is a good word here.  However, 10 db above S-9 
or 20 dB above S-9 again is a "best guess".

73
Bob, K4TAX


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Gorniak" <mgorniak at genesiswireless.us>
To: <tentec at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 9:54 AM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion with V2 rf gain


> Grant, you are absolutely correct. What I was addressing was the fact that 
> the S meter readings aren't especially accurate on any of today's 
> receivers, including the Orion. I've re read my post and I can see that I 
> did not make that point clear.
>
> Thanks for your insight.
>
> Mike NM7X