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- THE RST SYSTEM.
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- R5 - Got everything, somehow.
- R4 - QRM chopping you up, got a little.
- R3 - Got practically nothing but squeeks.
- R2 - (this is an insult - never use it).
- R1 - I am trying to be funny.
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- S9 - Strong as heck (or "pse QSL").
- S8 - Above average signal.
- S7 - Average signal (also is the only correct report for use during
- contests).
- S6 - Below average signal.
- S5 - Weak as the devil - dont want your QSL anyhow.
- S4 - I think thats you in the mud.
- S3 - (Never use this report - no receiver can be this punk).
- S2 - (Obsolete term - has not been used since 1938).
- S1 - (Given to S9 locals as a joke).
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- T9 - Your signal sounds as though you have a DC plate supply.
- T8 - Your note is very rough.
- T7 - Your note is terrible. Better QRT before FCC catches you.
- T6, T5, T4, T3, T2 - (Insult, never use these reports).
- T1 - (Given to locals as a joke).
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- Origin GB7YHF