[aprssig] wilderness protocol cq

[ka7o at ka7o.net]

All those in favor say "Aye!"
All those opposed, same sign.
Motion carries on uncontested voice response.

Here, I know about a dozen hams that scan .52, our repeaters and a few
other simplex frequencies -  practically 24x7. But they won't idle chit
chat or respond to basic CQs. And calling CQ through the echolink machine?
Fugedabootit. However, holler for help or call one of them by name/call
and your antenna will damn near melt off.

Plus, with our newish, almost state wide linked repeater system - you
holler in Thermopolis for help - it may well be a ham in in Rawlins or
Casper that responds. Or all 3 or more!!

<brag> And our repeaters have proven to be more reliable than many home
stations. </brag>

They're monitoring - but not everyone is on vacation at the same time.

73

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jack Swift
>
>> if you are in my area and call "CQ" on 146.52 or one of the 3 ham
>> repeaters i monitor or our ares simplex frequency (which you wouldn't
>> know, but i do monitor it) -- I WON"T ANSWER YOU!
>> but why would i intentionally ignore such a nice fellow as you?
>> because i don't use the radio for idle chat. if you like chatting with
>> people you don't know, that's fine, but don't expect everyone to have
>> your preferences.
>
>> on the other hand, if you say you need help (directions, tow truck,
>> law, fire, medical, phone home), i'll certainly answer you - that's
>> why i monitor...
>
> I second that. Whether it is on a repeater or on simplex ... just because
> you put your call out .. does not mean that everyone who is listening will
> answer you. Some ham's don't grasp this concept ... so ... if you need
> help
> ... SAY you need help.
>
> Richard Amirault
> Boston, MA, USA
> http://n1jdu.org
> http://bostonfandom.org
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7hf9u2ZdlQ
>
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