Topband: 9k2mu

[W7lr@aol.com]

I could hear him even here in Montana, but it was hopeless due to east coast 
operation (not confined to their area).  I guess the theory was to call and 
call and wear every one else out and hope the long caller would eventually make 
it.  Not just one long caller - when he finished, then the next one would jump 
in and not give the first one a chance to see if any answer.
It's not the end of the world even to qso 9K - relax a bit, and call 2 or 3 
times and LISTEN.
The openings are short, and with less fanatic calling and more listening, 
more qsos would result. End of soap box.  73 Bob W7LR