[VHFcontesting] REMINDER:CQWW VHF Contest and CU2QSO Pioneers

[Ev Tupis (W2EV)]

Warren Walsh wrote:
> Well, I haven't heard much from the advocates of this mode to bolster their
> cause.  I guess they have written me off.
> Warren - K2BM

Hi Warren,
Your last communication on the subject included phrases such as, "It feels
like..." which are impossible to overcome in a public forum...hence the lack of
reply.

I have placed CU2QSO in the public theater, for use by anyone and everyone who
wishes to add another dimension to their contesting experience.  Some will use
it and some will not.  The same can be said for contest voice keyers,
computer-based logging, CW filters and JT44.

Since you seemed interested in feedback, about the only item that I could
comment on would be...

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"You could equate this [CU2QSO] as being similar to SO2R but with NONE of the 
 REQUIRED SKILL!  At least with SO2R you are interacting with both radios!"
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SO2R is an HF term...CU2QSO is a VHF Contesting issue.  In the VHF world, we can
have as many bands active at the same time as we want to.  The only difference
is that the audio comes out of the computer speaker (if you have it 'on' to
announce stations as they pop up on the screen).

You really should try it before passing judgement on it.  It's a real hoot! :)

Regards,
Ev Tupis, W2EV
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