K7LXC@aol.com wrote:
>> As to my other question, I need some suggestions on the art of signal
>> report embellishment. For example, when the other guy asks me to repeat my
>> call sign six times because he can "barely make it out in all the crud on
>> the band tonight" and then gives me a 5 by 9 signal report, I am forced to
>> wonder about him. 8-) It just makes you want to go, "Huh?"
>
> No huh involved. You might be a *real* 5 by 9 but if he's got a 40 db
>over or more adjacent signal (and who doesn't?), you will probably need to
>repeat some info. Happens ALL the time. Those who can pull you out of the
>overwhelming crud are the ones who WIN the contests.
But let's face it, you and I and everyone knows that virtually NO ONE
gives "rea" signal reports during contests or even DX-Peditions (happens
a little more here). If you can copy them it's "59."
The last major effort I did was the CW WPX SSB contest. I think I can
count on one hand the signal reports I received that were not 59. And I
think all of those were from recreational contesters.
So the question is: Should you give an accurate signal report? I think
that would slow down rate as you have yet another thing to look at - the
S-meter. It's also amazing how many people don't reall understand how
to give RS or RST. When was the last time you heard someone give you a
readability of other than 5?
Personally, I am content to just give "59" or "5NN." It gives me a good
chuckle when (after I give my full call), the guy comes back and says,
"November Alpha. You are 59 101 but I need your full call, and report."
And this is said after the third time I've given my information! Yes, it
may be QRM, but I may be real weak too! :-)
73,
Jon
KE9NA
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Jon Ogden
KE9NA
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"A life lived in fear is a life half lived."
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