Re: [amsat-bb] S-meter readings

["Ron Rollinson" <ronjr@xxxxxxxx>]

Jimmy,

I too am running an aidc-3731 (murata filter mod, original xtal) with an
Icom PCR-1000 and BBQ dish.  I also get a noticeable noise increase when I
power up the down converter but the s-meter doesn't budge.  I've seen the
s-meter at s1 to s2 (beacon) only a couple of times when the squint was
good.  I'm working on a DEM preamp and 1 meter dish which should really
improve things.  Just thought I'd let you know I'm getting similar
results...

73, Ron - NR8O


----- Original Message -----
From: "Jimmy Powell" <jpowell@rev.net>
To: <amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org>
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 6:03 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] S-meter readings


> Yesturday I received and connected a aidc-3731aa. I am using an IC-275a
for
> an IF. Even with a very short piece of cable between the radio and DC, I
> have no s-meter reading. I was expecting an S5 or better with no
attenuator.
> I have used the preamp power to power the convertor I also built a power
> inserter with the same results. When I switch from USB to FM the s-meter
> readings are more like what I expected. I built a small sig gen to test
> converter. It is working. This morning I was able to hear the beacon and
> several QSO's with a helix and Primestar. I get the noise increase when
> powering up the DC. Is this normal for this radio. Is the s-meter derived
in
> a way that does not allow it to indicate this type of noise.
>
> Thanks
> Jimmy,K4YD
>
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