the problem however is that it doesn't quite work out that way using the conventional s meters in the equipment that we use
I was waiting for someone to open that can of worms. I almost did it, but figured I had typed enough for one post . The whole S-Unit = 6db thing is a "guideline", not a hard and fast specification, especially with CB's and also holds true with better rigs. Freecell's comments are true..........