[CQ-Contest] SO2R Again

[Pete Smith]

I totally agree.  My SO 1.5R station consists of a TS-930 and an HF9V 
vertical for the second radio.  It works surprisingly well and, as Bill 
says, teaches you how to do this stuff.

73, Pete

At 07:42 PM 11/23/2004, Cqtestk4xs at aol.com wrote:

>The cost of a SO2R is minimal.
>
>My first attempts at this back in the 80s consisted of my main xcvr and an
>old beat up analog TS 820...with no amp on the 820.
>
>A second xcvr can be borrowed for a weekend and several A/B switches picked
>up for a few bucks at a hamfest or borrowed for a weekend.  Or, one can
>splurge and spend maybe three hundred for an old TS 930. Filters? Go to 
>K1TTT  and
>build 'em out of scrap coax.  I did.
>
>No, the setup will not be optimal.  It will not be automatic like the  WX0B s
>ix pack and you will not have stacks for both radios.  However,  it will give
>you SO2R capability.  And most importantly, you will pick up  the ability to
>become proficient in SO2R.  It's been a long time, and I am  still 
>learning how
>to do it.
>
>Bill K4XS
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