I've been frustrated quite a few times by finding a strong contact between two
stations, and then hearing them run away up the bands as fast as possible. I
try to throw out my call as quick as I can after the QSO is complete, but
they're gone immediately (or at least don't respond).
Since I'm still pretty new after just two years, maybe this is how the big boys
run through the bands to get to the juicy microwaves. As a lowly Limited Rover,
I only have the 4 low bands to offer. But still, this weekend please consider
taking literally 2 seconds to ask for "any others?" before running away,
especially if you have a strong station. (I have to do better at this too.)
Thanks!
Pete K0BAK
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K0BAK/R Limited Rover in northern EPA and southern Hudson River
6m Moxon 200w, 144 7el 200w, 222 10el 80w, 432 16el 100w
also monitor FM simplex calling frequencies with vertical and 5w HT
Saturday:
FN21hb, FN11xa, FN10xw, FN20ax
Sunday:
FN20, FN12, FN22, FN21, FN31, FN30, FN20
Position broadcast on APRS
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