> WHY give someone a "599" report when they have an S1 signal? They made > the contact. They got into the log. That's the goal. Why lie about the > signal strength?
In this context, the signal report has devolved into the equivalent of white space. It serves to space the QSOs out far enough to give each side a minimal amount of time for logging. If you'd like to hear honest reports being used, in a context where they have meaning, try a QRP contest. Wayne N6KR ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

