[CQ-Contest] SO1R vs.: SO2R

[Steve London]

However, KU7Y is concerned that they can't afford a second radio.

If they can't afford a second radio, it is hardly likely that they can 
afford the antennas needed to win a competitive class in a major contest.

73,
Steve, N2IC

On 12/02/2014 12:02 PM, john at kk9a.com wrote:
> Do not underestimate what can be done with a single radio. Many stations
> use a single radio and have won their category.
>
> John KK9A - P40A
>
>
> To:	<cq-contest at contesting.com>
> Subject:	[CQ-Contest] SO1R vs.: SO2R
> From:	"KU7Y" <ku7y.cw at gmail.com>
> Date:	Tue, 2 Dec 2014 07:48:39 -0800
>
> I think SO2R and SO1R should be in different classes.
>
> I admire the skills those SO2R operators have and appreciate the investment
> they have made both in equipment and in the time needed to learn to this.
>
> But what chance does anyone have of winning their class when all they have
> and
> can afford is one radio?
>
> OTOH, I have no idea how much extra work it would be for the contest sponsors
> to add yet another class.
>
> OK, back in my hole,
>
> Ron, KU7Y
> Arizona Outlaws Contest Club
> Northern California Contest Club
> ku7y at qsl.net
>
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