[RTTY] SO2R vs. SO1R - a pertinent question

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

WX4TM writes: 

> I'm glad you said "generally" because its a FACT that top 
> SO2R ops with relatively small antennas running low power 
> have often beat top SO1R HP scores. But then I'm sure you 
> would say that the SO1R ops just weren't smart or skilled 
> enough and that if the SO2R ops ran SO1R, they'd still win.

Sure ... some SO2R ops with modest antennas and low power can 
beat some SO1R High power ops - so what?  Why should it be a 
surprise when any tool helps a station produce a better result. 

The top contesters are craftsmen ... they know how to get the 
best results out of their tools whether that be SO2R, big
antennas, or high power.  Frankly, the SO2R operator with 
modest antennas and low power should be congratulated and not 
condemned ... he is a featherweight using skill, and quick 
reflexes to beat the heavyweight HP/big antenna guy who sets 
in one place and scores through brute strength.   

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV