>
> A "level playing field" ain't never gonna happen with over-the-airwaves
> radio (poor English intended).
>
Which is what makes it so damn much fun!
I can build a better antenna to compensate for my poor QTH. I can learn a
new trick (SO2R maybe?) to give me an advantage over a less skilled
competitor. I can train myself to tolerate more "time in the chair" than a
less tenacious competitor. I can study propagation to make me more
intelligent about my band-changes than a less studious competitor. I will
improve my receiver (and my transmitter) to improve their performance above
what other competitors get with their "out of the shipping box" rigs. In
other words, I will do everything possible to TILT the playing field to my
advantage.
> It can very easily happen, however, in another venue.
> And, it *will* happen...for those who desire to play only
> on such a field. The technology is already here, so it's just a matter
of
> time.
Have a nice time there. I'll stay here with the Radiomen.
73, de Hans, K0HB
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