[CQ-Contest] Does anyone prefer virtual contests to real ones?

[Robert Chudek - K0RC]

You bring up a good observation... I have used Morse Runner to tune up my 
skills before the fall contest season kicks off. It's good practice but 
unfortunately doesn't recreate the actual band experience I encounter.

What I mean is Morse Runner is perfect in feeding callsigns and situations I 
can anticipate. This helps build speed but (for me) creates a frustration 
when the actual on-the-air contest isn't as perfect as the software. That 
translates into a lower on-air QSO rate.

I normally quit using the software after the on-air contest season begins. 
The addiction to a high rate gradually wears off and I enjoy the radio 
competitions.

73 de Bob - KØRC in MN


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barry" <w2up3 at verizon.net>
To: <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 6:21 PM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Does anyone prefer virtual contests to real ones?


>I had some time to think about it this weekend, as my amp died shortly
> after starting WAE.
>
> When I started the contest, I thought to myself, "I can't believe this
> is really 36 WPM, the rate's so slow (only about 140/hr), this is
> boring."  Then I realized, since ARRL CW, I've been playing around with
> Morserunner once or twice a week - set the pileup as many deep as you
> want, set the speed anywhere you want, and away you go with an instant
> 300/hr pileup.
>
> Comments?
>
> Barry, W2UP
>
> -- 
>
> Barry Kutner, W2UP             Newtown, PA
>
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