I agree with all you say, but you still don't explain why 1R and 2R
scores should be classed together. That's my only issue. I'm all in
favor of 2R (or more) operation, just not together with 1R.
73, Bill W6WRT
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At 06:54 PM 12/17/2005, Tom Osborne wrote:
>Hi Bill
>
>Going from LP to HP involves turning on a switch on the amp. Going from SO
>to MO is have some guys over. SO2R means a lot of work and a steep learning
>curve.
>
>I have just started using 2 radios and it took a long time to get where I am
>at now hardware wise. It's a simple setup--FT-840 and a TS-450SAT. Had to
>built bandpass filters and all sorts of switching devices. Had to put up 2
>sets of antennas and that's not easy on a 65 by 135 foot lot in the city.
>Had to configure the computer to run 2 radios from 1 computer. Ran out of
>comports after 6 and had to go to USB. When I ran 1 radio and an amp, I
>would just come in and turn the rig on and go. When it was over, turn it
>off till the next contest. Ho Hum.
>
>Building the station, to me, is most of the fun of doing it. I see a $300
>item for SO2R and I figure I can build that for $25. Now all I need some
>experience to learn how to do this stuff. I was just thinking to myself the
>other day, "Will I ever get this setup finished?"
>
>At this time I am probably making fewer contacts on SO2R than I would be
>running 1 radio because as of yet, I'm not very good at doing it, but the
>main thing is, I'm having fun. Even though I run 2 radio's you will
>probably never see me in the top 10 (or probably in the top 100), but every
>time I do a contest, I figure something else I could have done a little
>better.
>
>How about the guy running 1 radio to a tri-bander at 30 feet being in the
>same class as someone running 1 radio to a 4-stack at 200 feet for each
>band. Both SOAB class. Anyway--just get on and have fun-that's what it's
>about.
>
>73 and Merry Christmas to all!
>
>Tom W7WHY
>
> >2R is a huge advantage comparable to going from LP To HP or
> > from SO to MO and should be classed separately.
> >
> > As simple as that.
> >
> > 73, Bill W6WRT
>
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