I can only speak for myself, but any time I work someone outside of a
contest, I always give an accurate RST even when it might be hard to
copy. I feel that an accurate RST conveys meaningful information, and
is particularly helpful when given to or received from a DXpedition or
DX station.
Usually outside of a contest I receive accurate RST's, and sometimes
casual contest participants will give me an accurate RST as well. I
view this as a GOOD thing and see it as useful information when it is
provided.
Retire RST? Heck NO!
73
Bob, KQ2M
On 2023-11-16 17:03, w1rm@comcast.net wrote:
I've been a ham since 1956 and worked more than my share of contests.
For
as long as forever, RST was an integral part of the qso and exchange.
In
days gone by, RST had value, especially the R and T values. If you had
a
crappy signal, T was a way to alert the op of that.
But, fast forward to today, when was the last time you got anything but
599?
If you got 227 how would you react?
Signal reports are available through RBN for strength, to see if a band
is
open, etc., but if you are single op, unassisted, I'm not sure you can
even
use that.
So, does RST still have value? Is it time to retire it?
Pete Chamalian, W1RM
W1RM@Comcast.net
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