y.2. AVC and “S” Meter Calibration
Using the same setup as used for measuring SNR, you can also measure AVC and “S” 
meter readings. With the signal peaked, vary the attenuator to identify the “S3”, “S6”, 
and “S9” values for each band. Traditionally, “S9” is taken as 50 uv (-73dBm) although 
actual values can vary widely from radio to radio.
Freq => 3,700 7,200 14,200 21,200 28,700
S3 Input dBm
 volts
AVC Voltage
S6 Input dBm
 volts
AVC Voltage
S9 Input dBm
 volts
AVC Voltage
S9+20 Input dBm
 volts
AVC Voltage
Table 8. "S" Meter Calibration
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