http://lists.contesting.com/archives/html/TenTec/1998-05/msg00328.html > > It simply means that the time constant holds the peak for > some time, and the S meter stays up for that fixed period of > time. It is different from other AGC as they fall off > linearly with time. This is correct and to further describe it; Let's assume you tune into a strong 20db over 9 signal. Your agc voltage is quickly developed across a diode which in turn reduces the gain of the I.F. amp but not quite quick enough to prevent an unatural sounding "pop". Then, suddenly, the signal goes away and the agc voltage remains high thus keeping the I.F. gain at a low level for a determined time. This is the "hang time". During this time, you won't be able to hear weak signals. The S-meter also hangs on 20db during this time. This can be annoying if you are tuning across the band. It's easy to miss those weak signals due to the long hang time. TenTec stopped using it ...