You bring up a good observation... I have used Morse Runner to tune up my
skills before the fall contest season kicks off. It's good practice but
unfortunately doesn't recreate the actual band experience I encounter.
What I mean is Morse Runner is perfect in feeding callsigns and situations I
can anticipate. This helps build speed but (for me) creates a frustration
when the actual on-the-air contest isn't as perfect as the software. That
translates into a lower on-air QSO rate.
I normally quit using the software after the on-air contest season begins.
The addiction to a high rate gradually wears off and I enjoy the radio
competitions.
73 de Bob - KØRC in MN
----- Original Message -----
From: "Barry" <w2up3@verizon.net>
To: <cq-contest@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 6:21 PM
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Does anyone prefer virtual contests to real ones?
>I had some time to think about it this weekend, as my amp died shortly
> after starting WAE.
>
> When I started the contest, I thought to myself, "I can't believe this
> is really 36 WPM, the rate's so slow (only about 140/hr), this is
> boring." Then I realized, since ARRL CW, I've been playing around with
> Morserunner once or twice a week - set the pileup as many deep as you
> want, set the speed anywhere you want, and away you go with an instant
> 300/hr pileup.
>
> Comments?
>
> Barry, W2UP
>
> --
>
> Barry Kutner, W2UP Newtown, PA
>
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