Hi Shelby. As the "instigator" of the current SO1R vs. SO2R thread, I have been following the collective comments with interest. With the exception of some mini-flames and clearly unworkable suggesti
I'm not really into contesting anymore, but I agree with Rick and Shelby that something ought to be done to separate the average Joe, SO1R, operation from the obsessive point gatherers. Call it "Unli
Author: "Professional Home Inspections" <Paul@ProHomeInspector.net>
Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 12:29:37 -0400
I totally agree with Rick Paul K2DB Message: 1 Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2006 10:26:01 -0400 From: "Rick Mintz" <Rmintz@Rochester.rr.com> Subject: [RTTY] An open letter to Shelby, K4WW To: "RTTY Mailing List
Shelby, As an active member of the RTTY community who helped fan the flames on this topic, everyone should already know I support your decision. I also want to commend the digital community on the li
Unfortunately, this effort to exile SO2R to the ghetto is dead wrong. SOmR has been a fixture of contesting for 30 years that I know about ... I played with SO2R in the late 70's as AD8I in the Colum
"Shelby, I am absolutely shocked and disgusted that you would even consider an action of this nature for a contest sponsored by NCJ. NCJ has always been about extending the capabilities of both the s
Howdy all I have seen this picture time and again. Who actually owns this station. I always thought it was kind of a tounge in cheek SO2R picture. I'm sure that this doesn't belong to 'joe ham'. Need
HI Rick, Shelby, and others, Well it maybe the thread has voiced a heavy bias to separate entry classes, but I am not sure about the masses. I am sure time will tell. I have seen this thread blow up
Hi Shelby and all, God I don't believe that I am going to say this but here it goes.... As a newbie in RTTY Contesting I am a huge support of restricted classes: Rookie, Wires, SO1R, Braindead, you n
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So how does adding SO1R make this any better for the 22k op? 22k might be that op's best ever effort, and they might be quite proud of their score, all things considered. 73 de Billy, AA4NU ________
-- Original Message -- This is what is -really- sad. The above was received in a private mail from someone that aspires to be better at RTTY contesting, but is being turned off by the nature of the d
John Fleming wrote: " How many others of the silent majority are feeling the same?" John...there is no such thing as a "silent" majority! There is possibly a "silent" minority? How will anyone else k
John, IMHO, what is *REALLY* sad is that the author of the letter you quote above considers that people stating (and discussing) their heartfelt, honest opinion is "whining"... "Forget open debate, M
John You can count me as one that enjoys contesting, but not the dialog in what really is "change the rules so I can (a)Make my score look better, or (B)Win with out having to work harder, faster, sm
I think the main problem is that the discussion has been had sooo many times over several years. Nothing changes - The arguments are the same every year. There are probably some reflector trolls that
ORIGINAL MESSAGE: -- REPLY SEPARATOR -- "Exile SO2R"? Where did that come from? SO2R stations can operate as they always have. What's wanted is a separate class for SO1R. Bill, W6WRT ________________
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I for one am completely turned off by this constant exchange. I am sick and tired of hearing this year after year, and I am running out of filters to delete this garbage. Just how long do you plan o
Whether you make a separate category for SO1R or for SO2R the effect is the same. A "SO1R only" category would have the effect of placing any operator who used SO2R is a separate. smaller category. T