Regardless how hard it is i think its worthwile pursuing a accurate S
meter.

Will

It will make you very unpopular. People who are used to
getting S9+30dB reports get quite upset when you give
the a 57 :-)
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Why would a serious radio amateur trying hard to use his equipment in
the best way possible be required to be popular ?

Frank GM0CSZ / KN6WH