This was my second attempt at SO2R; the first at my home
station, using a simple set up for the second radio which
netted 134 QSOs and prevented me from getting too bored.
Unlike Radio 1, Radio 2 had no PC control or keyer using
a fixed NE yagi for 10/15/20-m and a sloper for 160-m.
This resulted in more frustration and fatigue, than fun.
Therefore, I forfeited 11 hours of the game. BTW, I
noticed the temperature rising inside the house only to
quickly discover that the compressor on my central air
unit had died. It felt like I was operating (slowly
cooking) in a crock pot! It could've been worse . . .
At least I stopped op'g before midnight and at QSO 665.
(While I haven't been a socker fan, I did take a timeout
to enjoy watching the USA win the Women's World Cup
against a FB Chinese team.) Station improvements wanted:
Second radio with CW/Voice keyer (and another PC?) with
radio control, band pass filters and/or stubs and the use
of any antennas for both radios -- for starters. 73, Ric
PS It would be good to have a Low Power designator in
the published results. Plus, add Club/Team Competition!
BAND Raw QSOs Valid QSOs Points Mults Zones
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160CW 6 6 10 2 2
80CW 16 16 38 4 7
40CW 75 75 191 11 10
40SSB 1 1 1 1 0
20CW 224 220 804 8 12
20SSB 59 58 186 12 9
15CW 189 187 707 10 15
15SSB 86 85 281 5 5
10CW 6 6 18 1 2
10SSB 3 3 11 1 2
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Totals 665 657 2247 55 64
Final Score = 267393 points. Operated about 13 hours.
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