[Elecraft] Re: K3: S-meter calibration (redux)

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Very good. 

I'm sure that, in order to facilitate better understanding, all contesters
are careful to give accurate S-meter reports in every exchange too.....;-)

"Honest" signal reports have been an issue since I opened my first copy of
"How to Become a Radio Amateur". Personally, I think the commercial
operators got it right by adopting the QSA reporting system:

QSA 1 = scarcely perceptible
QSA 2 = weak
QSA 3 = fairly good
QSA 4 = good
QSA 5 = very good

Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----

Kn6bi Signal Report Rules:
Ya don't need no stinking S meter..

If the station is copy-able, with ease; He's S9

If he's copy-able with some trouble; He's S5

If he's not very copy-able and DX and you need a card; He's S9

If he's not very copy-able and doesn't qualify for the above; He's S3

If he's loud and has a good fist; He's 20/S9

Same as above with a bad fist; He's S9

If you know he's got a stack of mono-banders and is running 10KW and you
like the guy or need a card.. He's 20/S9

If you know he's got a stack of mono-banders and is running 10KW and you DON
'T like the guy or DON'T need a card.. He's S9  (Tell him he used to have a
great sig on 20.. did he make antenna changes? He needs a K3, his finals
must be flat, call Eimac, what-ever..)


pete kn6bi