[Elecraft] 4W6A Video, count the K3's !

[Wayne Burdick]

> WHY give someone a "599" report when they have an S1 signal? They made
> the contact. They got into the log. That's the goal. Why lie about the
> signal strength?

In this context, the signal report has devolved into the equivalent of  
white space. It serves to space the QSOs out far enough to give each  
side a minimal amount of time for logging.

If you'd like to hear honest reports being used, in a context where  
they have meaning, try a QRP contest.

Wayne
N6KR