[RTTY] Cheating

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > It is about being able to listen on another frequency WHILE
 > TRANSMITTING, something a single radio op can not do. It
 > effectively doubles your operating time,


Let's look at other things that reduce the what an operator has
not do ...

1) computer logging - no more writing in the log while trying
    to work a station
2) computer generated CW, computer generated voice - allows
    one to grab a drink/snack/listen on another receiver while
    "working" a station
3) automatic antenna switching
4) automatically tuned amplifiers
5) broadband (no-tune-up) transceivers
6) automatic rotor controls

All effectively increase operating time ... should they be grounds
for separate categories?  Oh yes, every one of those items are part
of successful SO2R operations and have made SO2R easier than it was
30+ years ago.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV

>
> REPLY:
>
> AS usual Joe clouds the issue. SO2R is not about changing bands
> rapidly. Anyone can flip a switch rapidly.  It is about being able to
> listen on another frequency WHILE TRANSMITTING, something a single
> radio op can not do. It effectively doubles your operating time, a
> HUGE advantage, much like having an amplifier or spotting assistance
> or  multiple operators. They have their own class and SO2R should too.
> Joe has had this explained to him a zillion times but there is some
> kind of mental block operating there. It's like arguing with a rock.
>