[CQ-Contest] SO2R

[Bill Turner]

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. 

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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



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