Thomas McGrane wrote: > To the regular repetitive users of Echo > > Please refrain from hogging the satellite every pass for multiple contacts. > > I cant get into the satellite anymore and I am not going to use the amplifier > to fight everyone. > > Sorry if you are offended but you need to be told. > > My support of amsat is directly proportional to my ability to use the > satellite.
<shameless plug> The Courteous Ham's Guide to AO-51 http://www.innismir.net/etc/CourteousAO51_v1.1.pdf • Don't hog the satellite. If you are one of the stations making a good signal into the satellite, the temptation is to work every station possible. While it is easy to do this in courteous fashion, let other stations have a chance as well. A good rule of thumb is to go after 2-3 QSOs then back off. Remember, this might not mean 2-3 *total* QSOs, as if other stations call you, respond. </shameless plug> Although, I listened to the pass ~18:45 pass yesterday evening, and I didn't notice anyone "hogging" the satellite. I heard 3 portable stations and 2 mobiles (myself included). -- Ben Jackson - N1WBV - New Bedford, MA bbj <at> innismir.net - http://www.innismir.net/ _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
