[RTTY] SO2R in WPX RTTY

[Roger Cooke]

Hi Phil.

   Yes, I noticed a few, but I ignored them and cut them out of the log.
If the other station does not respond to my call within two seconds,
tough! I will work someone else!

73 de Roger, G3LDI

On 16/02/2010 19:41, Phil Cooper wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Just an observation, rather than any sort of criticism, but I note that
> quite a few SO2R op's were VERY slow in responding to calls and exchanges
> during this WPX. And by slow, I mean in the order of 10 seconds or more!
>
> Whilst I am not necessarily in favour of SO2R (as part of the single op
> class), I understand why you want to do it, and good luck to you.
> BUT, I really think you should be a little quicker on the replies, and maybe
> consider those of us on the other end.
>
> Having said that, there were a few SO2R ops that were amazing, and responded
> very quickly, so it can be done.
>
> Obviously, if it is your run frequency, you have the control, but I don't
> particularly like waiting too long for that TU QRZ while you work a mult on
> another frequency.
> When I was CQ'ing, I had some callers that were obviously busy elsewhere,
> and it really did screw up MY run on occasions when I replied to you, but
> you were busy on your run frequency. One several occasions, I sent again,
> only to hear the end of your message to me. That meant other callers tried
> to get in, figuring I wasn't going to work you, so they called over you.
>
> Did anyone else notice the delay in responses?
>
> As I said, these thoughts are just an observation, and not a criticism!
>
> 73 de Phil GU0SUP
>
>
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