What does 5 by 5 mean in the military?

Both these scales range from one to five, where one is the worst and five is the best. The listening station reports these numbers separated with the word "by". Five by five therefore means a signal that has excellent strength and perfect clarity — the most understandable signal possible.

5:5 ?

>>1863791

odd name for a school

>>1863796

You sure it means Questions and Answers?

Because last I checked Q isn't usually so blunt.

>>1863811

not even close.