N2SR,
As to your last post quoting me, now you're just being argumentative. If you read any of my previous comments, you will see that I have no problem with a person designing and *owning* his/her remote station anywhere else (even thousands of miles away), and qualifying in contests and applying for operating awards using it. IMO, pay-for-play is a different story. I also have no problem with anyone using pay RHR for normal everyday operating if they so desire. I also never said that the east coast has an "unfair" advantage, but an advantage nonetheless to Europe. Just as west coasters have an advantage to the Pacific and Asia. Stop putting words in my mouth.
Also, I never compared M/S with M/2...of course M/2 will score higher. An extra station is involved, operating at the same time. I compared SO with M/S, and M/S will generally score higher due to operator shifts and freshness. I said "generally", because I've seen instances where an experienced, seasoned SO will do better than multiple inexperienced ops using a single station. Also, an experienced SO1R operator can beat an inefficient, inexperienced SO2R op. Never say never. I am not a newbie contester, so please don't treat me like one. I know you've been through your share of contests (although you've stated never operating SO2R, and I haven't seen it in your 3830 score postings), and I respect that.
To all,
I have continually stated that my comments are my opinion only. You have yours and I respect them. There is no right or wrong, just personal preferences and difference of opinion. Operate the way you like, and enjoy the diversities of our hobby.
Bob K7JQ