If all S meters could be referred to uV/m on an isotropic dipole there might be some meaning to the readings. It's nice for relative measurements when someone else is tuning and pruning.
David G3UNA > > From: "Mike Short" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2006/10/17 Tue PM 12:30:10 BST > To: <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] When S-Meters are Useful > > I rarely look at my S-Meter. Either I can hear them, or not. > Since most signal reports have nothing in common with reality, it > Just doesn't matter. > > Mike > AI4NS > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > ----------------------------------------- Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com