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Best Way to build a calibrated S meter
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May 23rd 06, 05:48 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
Fred McKenzie
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Best Way to build a calibrated S meter
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Two caveats, rarely are RX input impedences 50 ohms and there is no
guarentee that the antenna is 50 ohms.
Allison-
Such is life. However you can assume that both are 50 Ohms and use a
resistive pad between the signal generator and the receiver when
calibrating. When making a reading, use a pad between the unknown signal
source and the receiver.
Without a sophisticated system capable of determining impedances while
making measurements, this may be the best you can do.
Fred
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