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Re: [CQ-Contest] SO2R op's

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Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] SO2R op's
From: "Jeff AC0C" <keepwalking188@ac0c.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Sep 2015 14:42:41 +0800
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Don't take it that personally. If getting the max S&P rate is the objective, waiting a few more seconds would probably be worth it. After all, what's the time required to move to the next frequency, decode the call and wait for the Q to finish? That's the alternative to waiting a few more seconds and the decision to move probably leads to lower rates. You are certainly not teaching a guy (who's probably busy for one reason or another) a lesson by not calling him either - he probably has no idea you called. Of course if it's an assisted category contest then you don't have the decode time - but you still need to confirm the guy is the one spotted, and wait for his Q. Modes and band condx play a part as well.
It seems better to me to assume the other guy is doing his best, and do the 
things that make sense to you - regardless of what the other guy is doing. 
If that means QSY immediately because you don't want to wait, great.  If 
that means waiting it out, also great.
73/jeff/ac0c
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alpha-charlie-zero-charlie

-----Original Message----- From: Barry
Sent: Monday, September 07, 2015 6:47 AM
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Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] SO2R op's

It also ties in with the no ID issue in that it's a case of "my time is
more important than your time."
If I call someone and they haven't responded by the time I count to
three after my call is complete, I'm gone.

Barry W2UP

On 9/6/2015 12:38, Eric NO3M wrote:
The key is to practice until your are managing radios by reflex and muscle memory, knowing how to dictate the flow and cadence of QSOs, how to use your logger to truly interleave exchange elements, etc.
There are a number of weekly mini-tests where one can practice SO2R:

Phone Fray (SSB) Tues.
CWops CWTs (CW) on Wed.
NS RTTY Sprint Thur
NS CW Sprint Thur

The CWops events are 1 hour, the rest 30 minutes. The NS CW Sprint will really put your SO2R abilities to task, but regulars will accommodate your speed, etc. The CWops CWTs would be less stressful for someone new to SO2R.
GL and stick with it.

73 Eric NO3M

On 09/06/2015 07:31 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:
Hi Tom,


I hope I was not one of those that left you hanging.  If you read my 3830
reports from the 2 last sessions of the CWO, you'll see I tried SO2R for the
vy first time yesterday. (with less than stellar routing of audio to my
ears, as my interface is not yet built, so I am only using the Winkeyer-USB keyer and N1MM+ to keep me honest and only 1 signal will be transmitted at a
time, but it's full stereo audio to my ears--ouch)


A few times, because I was either taking too long on radio B, or the fact I was weak (100w & small antennas) , I lost my run frequency, so I just sucked
it up and moved on with radio A (run).


I also get frustrated when I come upon a clear QRG, say "QRL" once or twice, get no response, then get trounced by a very loud (apparently) SO2R op who
was off on radio B or in the washroom, etc.


I'll never be a powerhouse uber signal to be reckoned with, but by the same token I hope not to turn into one of those guys. I am learning as I go as there is no course for SO2R. What I learned yesterday was I had better pay
close attn. to Radio A and only call someone on Radio B when time allows,
lest I get bullied off Radio A's frequency, hi !


Mike VE9AA


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