[CQ-Contest] Fwd: SO2R op's

[w7dra at juno.com]

or have to switch on their SCR 584 dynamotor

mike w7dra

On Sun, 6 Sep 2015 19:45:49 -0400 Bruce Blain <bruce.blain at charter.net>
writes:
> Sometimes operators having computer or software problems show the 
> same symptoms.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> > From: Eric NO3M <no3m at no3m.net>
> > Date: September 6, 2015 at 2:38:39 PM EDT
> > To: cq-contest at contesting.com
> > Subject: Re: [CQ-Contest] SO2R op's
> > Reply-To: no3m at no3m.net
> > 
> > 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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