On 2/19/2012 8:02 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

> I have always preferred what the commercial CW operators used, the QSA
> report. QSA1 for audible but unreadable to QSA5 for perfect copy. The QSA
> report considered both the strength and the 'copyability' of the signal. A
> huge signal but a lousy "fist" might merit a QSA2. A much weaker signal but
> in the clear with a good fist might deserve a QSA5.

INT QRK   What is the readability of my signals?
QRK 5     The readability of your signals is 5 [on a 1-5 scale]

INT QSA   What is the strength of my signals?
QSA 4     The strength of your signals is 4 [on a 1-5 scale]

INT QRI   How is the tone of my transmission?
QRI 1     The tone of your transmission is 3 [1=good, 2=variable, 3=bad]

INT QSD   Is my keying defective?
QSD       Your keying is defective.

INT QKK   How many knobs does your radio have?
QKK 12    My radio has 12 knobs

INT QKU   How many of those do you know how to use?
QKU 4     I know how to use 4 of them

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012
- www.cqp.org

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