[CQ-Contest] SO2R REMOTE CONTESTING

[hank k8dd]

On 6/26/07, Tree <tree at kkn.net> wrote:
>
> Having done some playing with remote operation - I think it would be hard
> to
> be as effective as an operator when using a remote station - compared to
> being there in person.  The biggest issue is latency on the internet.
>
> Typically, there is a 300 to 500 millisecond delay from when you hear
> something coming over the audio channel until you can respond to it with
> the radio.  This will make you sound more like someone who only operates
> Field Day every year - as opposed to an efficient contest machine.
>
> Tree N6TR
> tree at kkn.net
>
> PS: If anyone is interested in playing with a remote receiver (my K2 out
> in the shop with a wire on it) - let me know.  I'll send you the
> instructions on how to hook up to it.


I've had my K2/100 on my LAN using the K2  remote & server software.  Even
on a
100MB LAN the delay is, as Tree says, unacceptable except for a FD type
operation!

And ..... there is absolutely nothing like being in there live and in person
after dragging
all that "stuff" with you.  Nothing!

Hank    K8DD



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