The 599 method of signal reporting was developed long before receivers had S meters or there was any defacto agreement about what signal strength should be what meter reading. If I get a 51 signal report, I take it to mean that the other operator can copy me just fine, but I am not doing anything much to the S meter. This tells me what I need to know about the conditions. In a practical sense, it tells me not to waste time repeating one piece of essential information, but give it all one time and expect the band to fold at any minute. If the operator gives me a 55 or 59, I will expect to have more time to complete the contact. If he gives me a 339, I will expect to need to repeat essential information. Bottom line, it is a great report in my opinion except during a contest where everybody expects a 59 report regardless of receiving conditions which is as valuable as no report at all.
Cookie, K5EWJ --- David Yarnes <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think I disagree that a 5/1 report is appropriate. > But I suppose this is > a matter of interpretation. Strength "1" is > intended to convey that the > signal is "barely perceptible". A signal that is > truly that weak should not > equate to one that is readab Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
