[CQ-Contest] SO2R

[John Geiger]

Can't you also do that with a FT1000D?  That would
make you SO1R even though you are doing SO2R work.

73s John NE0P

--- Bill Turner <dezrat1242 at ispwest.com> wrote:

> 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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