It's like saying "loud and clear." The first number signifies the volume, the second five signifies the clarity. So, "five by one" would mean it's loud enough, but the static dominates the signal.
Of course, if you already knew that -- slap me and call me annoying.
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Date: 2003-04-03 04:16 pm (UTC)It's like saying "loud and clear." The first number signifies the volume, the second five signifies the clarity. So, "five by one" would mean it's loud enough, but the static dominates the signal.
Of course, if you already knew that -- slap me and call me annoying.