[CQ-Contest] Basic SO2R ?

[Dirk Hacker]

Thanks to all for your inputs and suggestions.
I'll plan to start simple (and safe) SO2R and then build up a bit at time.

Experimenting should be part of the fun.
Good luck to all for upcoming Nov. contests !
73
Dirk H - N7QP

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On Nov 15, 2013, at 10:50 AM, Dirk Hacker <dirk.hacker at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I'm new to this email group...
> 
> Can I start SO2R contesting...with no major problems...with only >>
> 
> - 2 CAT controlled Radios
> - dipole ants (rig #1)
> - multiband vertical (rig#2)
> - DX doubler (audio controller)
> - low power...under 200 watts
> 
> How can I make sure I don't fry the Rx front end(s) ?
> If I add soft rock SDR to monitor "band openings"...how make sure I don't fry soft rock rcvr as well ?
> 
> I believe dipole & vertical with 
> no-coupling is ok. 
> (Horizontal vs. vertical polarization)
> I don't believe band-pass filters are a must until power is 500 watts or more (?)
> 
> Thanks for any practical advice/inputs.
> 
> Dirk H -N7QP
> 
> Sent from my iPhone