"armchair copy" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} armchair copy (uncountable)
  1. (CB radio) Perfectly clear reception. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-armchair_copy-en-noun-WFihsol9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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