[CQ-Contest] SO2R op's

[Barry]

It also ties in with the no ID issue in that it's a case of "my time is 
more important than your time."
If I call someone and they haven't responded by the time I count to 
three after my call is complete, I'm gone.

Barry W2UP

On 9/6/2015 12:38, Eric NO3M wrote:
> The key is to practice until your are managing radios by reflex and 
> muscle memory, knowing how to dictate the flow and cadence of QSOs, 
> how to use your logger to truly interleave exchange elements, etc.
>
> There are a number of weekly mini-tests where one can practice SO2R:
>
> Phone Fray (SSB) Tues.
> CWops CWTs (CW) on Wed.
> NS RTTY Sprint Thur
> NS CW Sprint Thur
>
> The CWops events are 1 hour, the rest 30 minutes.  The NS CW Sprint 
> will really put your SO2R abilities to task, but regulars will 
> accommodate your speed, etc.  The CWops CWTs would be less stressful 
> for someone new to SO2R.
>
> GL and stick with it.
>
> 73 Eric NO3M
>
> On 09/06/2015 07:31 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote:
>> Hi Tom,
>>
>>
>> I hope I was not one of those that left you hanging.  If you read my 
>> 3830
>> reports from the 2 last sessions of the CWO, you'll see I tried SO2R 
>> for the
>> vy first time yesterday. (with less than stellar routing of audio to my
>> ears, as my interface is not yet built, so I am only using the 
>> Winkeyer-USB
>> keyer and N1MM+ to keep me honest and only 1 signal will be 
>> transmitted at a
>> time, but it's full stereo audio to my ears--ouch)
>>
>>
>> A few times, because I was either taking too long on radio B, or the 
>> fact I
>> was weak (100w & small antennas) , I lost my run frequency, so I just 
>> sucked
>> it up and moved on with radio A (run).
>>
>>
>> I also get frustrated when I come upon a clear QRG, say "QRL" once or 
>> twice,
>> get no response, then get trounced by a very loud (apparently) SO2R 
>> op who
>> was off on radio B or in the washroom, etc.
>>
>>
>> I'll never be a powerhouse uber signal to be reckoned with, but by 
>> the same
>> token I hope not to turn into one of those guys.  I am learning as I 
>> go as
>> there is no course for SO2R.  What I learned yesterday was I had 
>> better pay
>> close attn. to Radio A and only call someone on Radio B when time 
>> allows,
>> lest I get bullied off Radio A's frequency, hi !
>>
>>
>> Mike VE9AA
>>
>>
>
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