Successful SO2R depends on the kindness of S&P operators who will wait for
the op to get around to the person waiting or who is putting up with 'empty
CQs' that are just holding frequency. S&P operators are the life blood of
contests. I think S&P operators should not put up with being used by SO2R
operations.
73, Charly
On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 3:38 AM, Trent Sampson <vk4ts@outlook.com> wrote:
> It is never as simple as SO2R vs SO1R
>
> Until we all use the same radio and antenna there will be variations
>
> My fist SO2R setup was a FT101E and a TS820
>
> This progressed to a pair of FT102 Yaesu's and then to a FT990 and a
> FT1000D and finally to a FT2000 and a FT950
>
> This current pair have a $10 TV Dongle added to the IF to deliver full
> spec an capability on both rigs - But an Icom 756 has similar capability
> out of the box
>
> We all have variations in location, equipment ,technical ability -
> operator skill that a simple SO2R SO1R comparison is not realistic - a good
> SO2R op will gain advantage -most of the time.
>
> The best suggestion I can give, is to strive to have the best station you
> can and compare your best scores to your own - These are called a CONTEST
> and not a Participation event - you may not always win a Certificate.
>
> 73
>
> Trent Sampson
> VK4TS
> Po Box 275 Mooloolaba QLD 4557
> Mobile 0408497550
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> N2TK, Tony
> Sent: Thursday, 17 August 2017 10:30 PM
> To: 'Jeff Clarke'; cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] SO2R vs SO1R
>
> Jeff,
> I have always contested for fun. When it is not fun I will stop.
>
> I do have to take exception with your statement "If the guys who do SO2R
> didn't do it they would still beat you". Too many other factors to make a
> broad statement like that. And you make the statement "Sure my scores were
> better when I did SO2R". So by your reckoning SO2R will result in a higher
> score over a SO1R.
>
> I still feel SO1R and SO2R should be separate classes.
>
> 73,
> N2TK/KP2M
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
> Jeff Clarke
> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 4:58 PM
> To: cq-contest@contesting.com
> Subject: [CQ-Contest] SO2R vs SO1R
>
> 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
>
> Sent from my Verizon 4G LTE Droid
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