[Hamlib-developer] Yaesu S-Meter Level Calculation

[Berndt J. W. <wu...@pi...>]

G'day,

is it ok to implement ft990_get_level() without processing and converting the 
S-Meter data obtained from the rig?

It appears that some implementations convert the data (e.g. ft890),  which I 
believe isn't appropriate for hamlib to do because:

1.) Some applications may require raw data. for calibration purposes, 
calcuation of angular movement  of the needle for a S-Meter widget etc.

2.) The template for the calcuation of the value as currently applied in 
hamlib is hard coded with sample data obtained from one particular rig, which 
may not be universally applicable to other rigs. The true value greately 
depends on rig calibration, component tolerance etc.

3.) The objective of hamlib, as I see it, is to communicate and exchange data 
with the rig and not its interpretation.

IMHO, processing of any data obtained from the rig should be the 
responsibility of the application.

What do you think? Any comments?

73, Berndt
VK5ABN