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S meter

An S meter is a special tool that helps us understand how strong a radio signal is. It looks like a little bar graph, with different colors and numbers on it. When we hear a sound on the radio, we can use the S meter to tell us how strong the signal is.

The stronger the signal, the higher the number on the S meter will be. Sometimes the number might be really high, like 9 or 10. Other times it might be lower, like 1 or 2.

Think of it like playing with blocks - if you have a lot of blocks, your tower will be really tall and strong. But if you only have a few blocks, your tower might be short and wobbly. The S meter helps us figure out how many blocks we have, but instead of blocks, we're counting radio waves.

Overall, an S meter is a tool that helps us understand how strong and clear a radio signal is, and it's important for anyone who wants to communicate with people using a radio.
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