[CQ-Contest] SO2R Again

[KI9A at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/23/04 6:44:38 PM Central Standard Time, 
Cqtestk4xs at aol.com writes:

> The cost of a SO2R is minimal.
> 
True!

I started using an ICOM 728 as a second radio, along with a simple 40m 
dipole.

I now use an ICOM 746, & a FT1000mp field. I can switch between a couple of 
dipoles, small yagi or vertical. The headset controls are radio shack a/b equip 
selector (20 bucks), & a cheap home brew box with a couple of relays 
controlling the computer cw, paddles & mic. About 30 bucks in that.

Does it compare to a good so2r setup with towers & big amps? No. But, neither 
does my main rig. It does, however, allow me to move mults, & cure the sunday 
afternoon blues in SS. I made 157 out of 887 SSb q's last weekend on the 2nd 
rig, I'd be bored with out!

73-Chuck KI9A