[RTTY] SO2R (again)

[Don Hill AA5AU]

I disagree.  I don't think I'm a very good SO1R operator.  A good SO1R operator
really has to work his/her tail off.  A really good SO1R is working twice as hard as
an SO2R operator.  I admit, I'm spoiled now.  I could never go back to SO1R for
serious RTTY contesting.  SO2R is too easy and fun now.

Funny thing about it, I've tried SO2R on CW and just can't get the knack, so I stay
strictly SO1R on CW.  But I haven't called out for a new class yet.  Hmmm....

Seriously guys, if those opposed to SO2R competing directly with SO1R stations
want a separate class, lobby the contest managers for your own class.  And be
prepared for the restrictions that will be placed upon you (such as BARTG SOAB class).

I admire the likes of K4GMH and W1ZT that can make the number of QSO's they
do with one radio.  I honestly don't think I could compete against them SO1R.  It's
too much work and not as fun as SO2R (IMHO).

W1ZT (SO1R) has beaten me in every single BARTG Sprint when we've both been in the
Expert class and going all out.  He gets at least a full hour head start on me
(nothing's open at 1200Z here but maybe 40),  but do I complain to BARTG that it's
unfair?  No.  Do I care?  Certainly not.  I'm just thankful I have both arms, two hands
and all my fingers, my sight and hearing and that I can play this wonderful game of RTTY.

OK, back to the BARTG Sprint.

73, Don





----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Marty Tippin" <martyt at pobox.com>
To: <rtty at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 25, 2003 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: [RTTY] SO2R (again)


> I'm pretty sure AA5AU, K4GMH and the other "perpetual top 10" group would 
> continue to beat the rest of us, even if they used only one radio and 
> everyone else used two...
> 
> -NW0L
> 
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