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The "report" format generally consists of any of the
following:
l A 2-digit burst-length and signal-strength report
(e.g. "26");
l A burst-length "S" report (e.g. "S2," the his-
torical report format); or
l Your Grid Square (used in contests).
In principle, any of these reports may be used, because
the intent is to exchange information not known in
advance to the other party.
If you are missing some piece of information, the fol-
lowing format is used to request a repeat:
BBB: Both callsigns are needed
MMM: My callsign is needed
(your call was received OK)
YYY: Your callsign is needed
(my call was received OK)
SSS:
Your "Report" is needed
UUU: Your keying is not readable
(technical problem)
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Sending Speed
Unless otherwise stipulated, a sending speed of 1000
lpm (200 wpm) should be satisfactory for calling CQ
and random meteor scatter work. Higher speeds are
often used on schedules.
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