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SO2R - 2007/11/26 11:06
Un courriel/réponse de K5ZD intéressant sur SO2R
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Even though everyone loves to talk about SO2R and the advantages it brings, but it is not easy (or always an advantage).
SO2R works best when you have a slow and steady run on one band and want to be able to chase multipliers or QSOs on a second band. It also makes it a little easier to change bands since you can stay on top of propagation and find a clear frequency before you jump.
I made a comment in the Contest University at Dayton this year that
needs to be said. If you aren't getting everything you can out of one
radio, then it isn't worth the effort to add a second radio. How can you tell? If you find that you are bored while running people and have brain
capacity left to read a magazine or watch TV, then you are ready to add another challenge. SO2R can give you something to do and it is fun to learn.
Step 1 is to get SO2R capable. This means two radios and a switching
sytem for headphones and keyer/mic. You will need antennas with some separation or some filters/stubs to keep from blowing up receivers.
Once you have the infrastructure, then you can proceed to getting used to
doing two things at the same time. I recommend RTTY as a great way to learn SO2R and practice since it removes the brain function of copying and lets you focus on the mechanics of moving between radios.
There is no web site or book you can read on how to do SO2R. It is a
learned skill that requires some practice. But, it is a great way to make
contesting more fun.
Randy, K5ZD
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