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Subject: [CQ-Contest] SO2R vs SO1R
From: Jeff Clarke <ku8e@ku8e.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 16:57:49 -0400
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All this talk about SO1R vs SO2R doesn't really matter. If the guys who do SO2R 
didn't do it they would still beat you because they all have a good station and 
good operating skills. I never really understood the logic for NAQP that 
running 100 watts levels the playing field. The type of antennas you are using 
is what really makes the difference.

I used to do SO2R but sold all of my stuff this Summer. I was only using it for 
a couple contests a year. Sure my scores were better when I did SO2R but I 
still had plenty of SO1R stations beat me all the time because I have an 
inferior station. (All wires) It just didn't seem worth the effort anymore.

I just do contests for fun now. If I can have fun running some rate I will be 
on doing that. But if it becomes too much work or I'm not having fun I shut off 
the radio.

Truthfully those who have all the toys and outstanding operating skills always 
win. Same as it is in any competitive sport. While I would like to see 
different classes in contests for those of us who aren't as fortunate I doubt 
it would ever happen.

Jeff KU8E

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