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Anonymous on 2001-07-27
>Can you imagine a what a Yaesu FT1000D operator would say if you told him that he MUST enter into the new SO2R category because he is not really an SO1R!!! <

I guess you don't understand. 1xft1000 is SO1R, 2xft1000 is SO2R.

ve6yp on 2001-07-27
Possibly we should have new categories:

SO2R-3EL-64FT
SO1R-G5RV
SO2R-6/6-150FT

etc. Then we can be more careful about anybody's pet advantage.

SO2R is a STYLE of operating used by a single individual. It is an 'unassisted' form of SO operation.

Can you imagine a what a Yaesu FT1000D operator would say if you told him that he MUST enter into the new SO2R category because he is not really an SO1R!!!

N2MG on 2001-07-25
N5NJ wrote:
"Can't a rule that makes running on more than one band be defined to prevent multi-multi type operation but still allow for the technological advances of SO2R type operation to be part of Multi-Single ? "

Bob, you said "running"... is that what you meant? Adding a "run" signal is definitely NOT SO2R-like. It's ARRLDX M/2-like.

N5NJ on 2001-07-25
The issue here is that the intent of the rule is to prevent multi-singles from becoming multi-multi's.

The problem is, from one who does multi-single a lot, you are prevented from doing what a single operator can do, nevermind what a multi-multi can do.

In other words, a single operator at a multi-single station cannot do what a single operator can do. It's just not fun. You cannot move multipliers. I suppose that the CQWW rule that allows mults to be worked on other bands is the best multi-single implementation thus far.

Multi-single could be much more fun if the rules in many contests were changed.

I think the bottom line is to make it more fun.

Working as part of a multi-single team should be one of the most enjoyable classes for guys like me who cannot always operate 48 hours and want to share the operating with their friends.

Can't a rule that makes running on more than one band be defined to prevent multi-multi type operation but still allow for the technological advances of SO2R type operation to be part of Multi-Single ?

It should be multiple operators acting as though they were a single operator, not multiple operators acting as if they literally only had one transmitter to use.

If we allow the SO2R stuff for single ops, why not for multi singles ?

(I'm not looking to take anything away from the SO2R guys with that comparison.)

W6ZO on 2001-07-24
I thought I was logged in when I sent this the first time - so just MY VOTE - hmmmm - come to think of it, voting is anonymous - get's counted

Why should there be a change? If you have the hardware, why not? As long as the rules abt 2 transmitters are observed. The major advantage is a second RX - and having that won't break the bank.

Anonymous on 2001-07-24
Amen, brother anon

Anonymous on 2001-07-24
There is one venue where anonymity is paramount: voting. This speakout arena is often similar to that.

If the anons are being respectful, productive, then you can shut up. :)

Anonymous on 2001-07-24
Face it. SO2R is a different category than SO1R. Just like SOA is different than SO.

Things will only change when the people who make the rules aren't the same as the people who play the game.

Anonymous on 2001-07-24
No opinion here except that the gutless individuals that continue to post anonymous should be ignored. You can't go to court as anonymous you must sit there with the judge and jury. This still amazes me. Stand up and be counted or sit down and shut up. Disagreements are natural and can be extremely productive but being able to post anonymous has made a mockery of the process. Why do hams have to .. hide behind their microphones, cw keys and anonymous posting? If it is worth fighting for or against.. isn't it worth standing up for? Face to face gives some humanity to the purpose.

Anonymous on 2001-07-24
Why should there be a change? If you have the hardware, why not? As long as the rules abt 2 transmitters are observed. The major advantage is a second RX - and having that won't break the bank.

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