[RTTY] CQ-Contest SO2R - the main issue

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Denny, 

>   What to do about the SO2R op who comes back on a frequency 
> after a delay from working his other radio, claiming it is 
> still his frequency...
>   This is the single big issue of SO2R that I can see....

I think we can all agree that SO2T - the guy who transmits on 
two bands at the same time (e.g., calls CQ on one band to hold 
a frequency while working someone on another band) is breaking 
the rules and should be sanctioned.  The question is whether 
the ability to listen on multiple frequencies at the same time 
and make quick band changes should be restricted.  

Since Bill makes such a big deal about my "commercial" interests, 
the microHAM MK2R and MK2R+ include both first one wins and last 
one wins (selectable) lockouts to prevent SO2T.  

As far as I'm concerned, anyone who makes a QSO on another 
frequency/band has relinquished his former "run frequency" 
if he's gone long enough that someone else starts to use 
it.  However, anyone who jumps onto a frequency with a CW three 
seconds after an unanswered CQ is just as much as at fault as 
the inexperienced or unskilled SO2R operator.  Even an "SO1R" 
operator may not be able to immediately answer/defend his 
frequency (many things can get in the way). 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 


> -----Original Message-----
> From: rtty-bounces at contesting.com 
> [mailto:rtty-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Dennis OConnor
> Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 9:24 AM
> To: rtty at contesting.com
> Subject: [RTTY] CQ-Contest SO2R - the main issue
> 
> 
> It is obvious that SO2R is a divisive issue... 
>   The problem in this particular thread is that it has 
> drifted into finger pointing instead of staying on the 
> original topic which is:
>    
>   What to do about the SO2R op who comes back on a frequency 
> after a delay from working his other radio, claiming it is 
> still his frequency...
>   This is the single big issue of SO2R that I can see....
>    
>   If someone has the time and interest, it would be 
> enlightning to follow some of the SO2R ops around and record 
> their frequency(s)...
>   Maybe it would show there is a pervasive problem, maybe not...
>    
>   denny / k8do
> 
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