I asked the question because I have had a number of traps when the target wasn't the three. I was questioning the use of the word always. I have even managed to be graded a Fair One, because the three and four weren't there. I have also had an OK four wire.
Just to enhance the debate further I had my first trap on a three wire boat.
WOW! When did you first carrier qual? Was it on the Lex?
The only exception to the 3-wire target I've ever heard of is when the 3-wire had failed and the meatball was adjusted to another wire.
And you got a Fair One? I've never heard of that. The LSOs I've had experience with would have called a 1-wire trap Unsat. Interesting. But then again, I've never experienced a trap with only a 1 and 2 wire available. When was this and which boat?