Hmmm...
I think we're all lucky that N6MJ hasn't operated from W1 land in a single op
yet.
Assisted or otherwise...
-Chris KL9A (Another YM who will "NEVER beat an OM with packet")
>
> From: Chuck <discreetly_confidential@yahoo.com>
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] YM vs OM
>
> The comment about the YM embracing technology and
> the OM wanting to hold onto the old ways made me
> think of this.
>
> A YM with packet will NEVER beat at OM with
> packet.
>
> The OM (with experience) will already know about
> band conditions, propagation,and the operation of
> his station. Plus he knows to LISTEN FIRST to
> verify packet spots rather than 'see, point,
> click, CALL'. He'll quickly avoid the clutter and
> distraction of the massive pileups.
>
> Odds are, a YM (new op) with packet will have a
> tough time beating a OM WITHOUT packet.
>
> Why? becuase his experience in band conditions,
> propagation, and past knowledge of contest ops
> will allow him to quickly scan the band, pick up
> those stations/mults and move ahead to anotehr
> frequency or band of interest. Plus his ability
> to handle pileups will allow him to slice and
> dice things to get through them more quickly.
>
> A YM WITH technology can only hope ot level the
> playing field against an OM with EXPERIENCE. puta
> n OM with experience in there and the YM has (at
> best) a chance to come in a distant 2nd or 3rd)
>
> 73
> Chuck K3FT
>
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