[RTTY] Two sides

[Bill Turner]

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On Mon, 24 Jul 2006 03:45:50 -0400, Phil wrote:


>Modest SO1R is being stomped right off the 
>air. 

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Phil has pointed out the most important thing in the whole discussion.

If and when all contest newbies realizes they can not be competitive
without a second radio, the death of contesting is not far behind. 

Ok, it won't die completely, but it will become an exclusive club of
hardware-obsessed operators who can and will crush anyone with a more
modest station. Very few newbies are going to be interested once they
realize the truth.

For the zillionth time, I am not against the all-out hardware guys who
are on a first name basis with the UPS driver. I encourage them to go
all out in squeezing that extra point or mult. I love hearing their
stories and I love it when a new all-time record is set. But I also
want a place in contesting for guys who just want some serious
competition without taking out a second mortgage.

I want fun for all, not just a few.

Bill, W6WRT