armchair copy

noun

Perfectly clear reception.

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Meanings

nounarmchair copy (uncountable)
  1. uncountableCB radioPerfectly clear reception.

    Place it near your ear for armchair copy, even in your car!

    1988, 73 Amateur Radio, numbers 328-339, page 71
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    In commercial broadcasting, a S/N ratio of + 60 dB is not uncommon, but most amateur signals (except for "armchair copy" situations) run in the range from +3 to +20 dB.

    1982, Amateur radio extra class license study guide, page 107

    Distant stations come rolling in loud and clear with crystal clear armchair copy.

    1997, Amateur Radio, volume 53, numbers 7-12, page 29
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