[CQ-Contest] How to SO2R for a SS newbie?

[Dick Green WC1M]

On the one hand, the rate is lower in SS than the major DX contests, so you
can use the second radio more. This is especially true on Sunday, when
things can get very slow. On the other hand, the long exchange on the second
radio can delay working someone answering your CQ on the other radio. It can
get a little awkward sometimes. This happens in DX contests, too, but less
frequently.

My general feeling, though, is that SO2R has definite benefit in SS.

73, Dick WC1M

-----Original Message-----
From: Barry [mailto:w2up at comcast.net] 
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 7:59 AM
To: cq-contest at contesting.com
Subject: [CQ-Contest] How to SO2R for a SS newbie?

I'm an experienced SO2R op in the DX contests, but never seriously 
operated SS (and don't plan to be serious this year either, as I will be 
returning from HST in DL just a few days prior to SS).  How different is 
SO2R in CW SS where you have a real exchange to copy?

Tnx,
Barry, W2UP

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Barry Kutner, W2UP             Lakewood, CO