Here is data from independent field trials comparing calibrated and non-calibrated finger pick-up meters.

In this test, conducted in Central Illinois during the 2001 growing season, calibrated meters show a 7.98 bushel advantage is side by side strip tests. These results are typical of tests conducted by Pioneer Hi-Bred Seed Company. The conclusion: the MeterMax calibration system pays.

Pass #	Meter Status	# of points	Acres	Average BPA
1	non-calibrated	50	0.089	181.46
2	calibrated	53	0.090	193.11
3	calibrated	58	0.095	190.70
4	non-calibrated	89	0.152	184.29
5	non-calibrated	91	0.161	183.24
6	calibrated	98	0.164	192.08
7	calibrated	95	0.157	192.05
8	non-calibrated	142	0.223	184.52
9	non-calibrated	140	0.223	180.16
10	calibrated	150	0.221	183.61
11	non-calibrated	154	0.239	180.56
Average	Non-calibrated			182.33
	Calibrated			190.31
Calibrated Meter Advantage				7.98