DigiMode and RST

[LB1UE]

Out of my first 28 contacts on digimode, I only got one RST report not being 599. Either my antenna is dam good (I hope) or people are to lazy to read the meters.

Anyway, you won't get a 599 from me unless it is a 599.
I've also met misfortune when I send 52 and receive 59 on SSB, and actually one station thanked me for an honest report.

So why bother to read meters. I suggest the developers of MixW and others lock the RST Sent Cell, and insert an average of the received signal when you send the RST.

[N5PVL]

Your idea for a fair, automated RST system for digital modes is really excellent, sir! It seems to me that it should not be too hard to accomplish, and could be very beneficial to the hobby.

It takes a meaningless 'going through the motions' situation and turns it back to being useful and educational again. - That's what makes it a really great idea.

I hope somebody puts your idea into practice soon.

Thank you for presenting it here!

Is anybody else about ready to see digital RST start to actually mean something again?

[AG3Y]

In MT63, IZ8BLY's software sends a "Radio Check" that indicates perceived S/N, "reliability" and a few other tidbits at the push of a single button. I have often wished that other software would incorporate the same feature, but if they do, I am not aware of it.

The only thing I don't like about "Izzies" software is the fact that he calls the feature a "Radio Check" Apparently he is not aware of the "stigma" attached to that phrase by operators here in the U.S. !

Programs such as MixW, MultiPSK, and probably others, do have a place somewhere on the screen, that shows the S/N ratio of the tones, compared to the background noise level. It is not all that difficult to glance at that information, and send it to the other station.

Most of the time, I do not send "RST" reports, but use plain English to let the other operator know how well or poorly he/she is being received at my QTH.

73, Jim