[RTTY] SO2R vs. SO1R - a pertinent question

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

WX4TM writes: 

> But you're also very right. It takes practice and more practice
> to operate SO2R.. Though many here have claimed its easy. But
> its not. Everyone has different skill levels and not everyone can
> operate SO2R to its maximum efficiency. If the skills are there,
> the significant improvement will be there. It remains, that given
> the SO2R capability, most ops will significantly improve their scores.
> Contest scores have shown that many times. 

Tom, given big antennas most ops will significantly improve their 
scores.  Contest scores show that EVERY time.  

If you want to put SOxR in a separate category you have to treat 
gain antennas the same way.  Otherwise you are saying to the SOxR 
operator, "You are worth less than a 'normal' person.  You belong 
in the back of the bus." 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV