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armchair copy (uncountable)

  1. (CB radio) Perfectly clear reception.
    • 1982, Amateur radio extra class license study guide, page 107:
      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.
    • 1988, 73 Amateur Radio, numbers 328-339, page 71:
      Place it near your ear for armchair copy, even in your car!
    • 1997, Amateur Radio, volume 53, numbers 7-12, page 29:
      Distant stations come rolling in loud and clear with crystal clear armchair copy.