[Elecraft] EQP - RST reports

[Bob Patten]

Earl W Cunningham wrote:

>My apologies to all I sent "5NN" to in the EQP, even though you may have
>been 109.  That's what I programmed into my K2 keyer memory for
>convenience' sake.
>  
>
I'll echo Earl's comments, everyone I worked was 599 even if it took 
five tries to get their info.  :-)
I used the free N1MM Logger with programmed memories.  It does allow one 
to log the exchange received.

>So, ....... I agree that RST should not be a part of contest exchanges
>because it is virtually meaninglass.  Sending/receiving/logging callsign,
>name, QTH, rig and S/N is plenty to send/copy/log as it is.
>  
>
This subject has been argued repeatedly on the CQ-Contest reflector.  
The general consensus is that RST
serves as a placeholder, prepares the operator to copy the "real" 
information that follows.  I am in agreement
with that opinion.  The report may be meaningless, but does serve a 
purpose for the receiving station.

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73,     Bob Patten, N4BP                Plantation, FL

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