On Wed, 1 Dec 2004 15:21:47 -0600, Jim Cain wrote:
>Isn't SO2R simply the ability of one operator to change bands quickly? If so,
>why is there an SO2R check-off box on the 3830 Reflector score reporting form?
>Who cares?
>
>What's all the hand wringing about? Band changing in most contests is as
>natural as breathing. It takes a little effort but it's cheap thrills. And
>it's what being a Real Radio Person is all about.
>
>Thus have I spake.
_________________________________________________________
Spake too soon, my friend.
SO2R's main advantage is that the operator can listen during 100% of
the contest period, and on multiple bands as well. A one-radio guy
can listen about 50% (not while transmitting) and generally on only
one band. The two-radio guy has a huge advantage in finding new
multipliers.
If it was nothing more than band change ability, you're right. Nobody
would bother.
--
Bill W6WRT
--
No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
Version: 7.0.289 / Virus Database: 265.4.4 - Release Date: 11/30/2004
_______________________________________________
CQ-Contest mailing list
CQ-Contest@contesting.com
http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/cq-contest
|