Jeff,
I have always contested for fun. When it is not fun I will stop.
I do have to take exception with your statement "If the guys who do SO2R
didn't do it they would still beat you". Too many other factors to make a
broad statement like that. And you make the statement "Sure my scores were
better when I did SO2R". So by your reckoning SO2R will result in a higher
score over a SO1R.
I still feel SO1R and SO2R should be separate classes.
73,
N2TK/KP2M
-----Original Message-----
From: CQ-Contest [mailto:cq-contest-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of
Jeff Clarke
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 4:58 PM
To: cq-contest@contesting.com
Subject: [CQ-Contest] SO2R vs SO1R
All this talk about SO1R vs SO2R doesn't really matter. If the guys who do
SO2R didn't do it they would still beat you because they all have a good
station and good operating skills. I never really understood the logic for
NAQP that running 100 watts levels the playing field. The type of antennas
you are using is what really makes the difference.
I used to do SO2R but sold all of my stuff this Summer. I was only using it
for a couple contests a year. Sure my scores were better when I did SO2R but
I still had plenty of SO1R stations beat me all the time because I have an
inferior station. (All wires) It just didn't seem worth the effort anymore.
I just do contests for fun now. If I can have fun running some rate I will
be on doing that. But if it becomes too much work or I'm not having fun I
shut off the radio.
Truthfully those who have all the toys and outstanding operating skills
always win. Same as it is in any competitive sport. While I would like to
see different classes in contests for those of us who aren't as fortunate I
doubt it would ever happen.
Jeff KU8E
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