Lee,
Don't know about the connector issues (I suppose that might be a
matter of personal preference). The S-Meter issue has to do with "fine"
adjustments. Since the meter is a bar graph type, "blocks" are either
lit or not. If, for instance, you are attempting to "see" the difference
between 4.3 blocks and 4.4 blocks, they display the same (either 4 or 5
blocks, depending on software design). Apparently, this design issue is
also in the data given to a control computer. That is, instead of giving
a "value" (i.e., 4.321), it is just mimicking the bar graph (i.e., 4
"blocks"). So, if you're trying to make a comparative measurement
between similar signals, unless they "happen" to be on the "edge" of two
"block" values, they will look the same. While this is normal for this
type of display, it is a little unusual for the computer data stream.
That usually reflects "raw" data. Does that help? {'-)
Regards,
kurtt
Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC
The Pinrod Corporation
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(773) 284-9500
http://pinrod.com
Lee Buller wrote:
Ladies and Gents.....
I have been trying to follow the threads on IMD performance of the K3
and the S-Meter thread of the K3. Could someone explain (to a Liberal
Arts Major - not an engineering type) what the issues are here and
why they are issues with this radio? Maybe, I'm lost in all the
hullabaloo.
Also....why is one person calling the S-Meter and the power connector
"junk" that cannot be fixed?
Thank you for the education.....
Lee Buller - K0WA
K3 SN 443
K2 SN 1056
In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If
you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If
you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has
some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine?
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