[RTTY] SO2R vs. SO1R - a pertinent question

Joe Subich, W4TV w4tv at subich.com
Tue Jul 25 01:07:05 EDT 2006


Bill, 

> The one/two radio debate is the same way. In spite of what a few say,
> two radio operation is a huge advantage, or people would not do it.
> Nobody is going to spend a bunch of money and waste a lot of time
> learning a technique which has little or no value.

You can say the same thing about high power or big antennas ... 

An effective station automation system and second rig for SO2R will 
set the average person back $3000 - $4000.  A modest tribander and 
60-70' of tower plus installation will cost at least that much as 
will a "legal limit" amplifier.  In all three cases it may be possible 
to scrounge, buy used, or build for less but the cost/benefit ratio is 
still about the same.  

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 



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