[amsat-bb] High Power and Rudeness

[Isaac C]

I assume the call sign of that "one particular guy" is known. Is it
possible he doesn't know the etiquette involved? May we hope he would
appreciate a notice? I would.
Isaac
W4ITC
(5w HT, FM only so far)


On Sunday, March 15, 2020, Brad Smith via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
wrote:

> I have been working satellites since 2013. Today, I was roving on a grid
> line and worked the two East birds, AO-91 and 92. After I gave out my call
> and said "grid line" and gave the grids, guys tried to call me but no one
> would let them in on either bird, nor let me take them. The power was so
> high that my portable rig didn't have a chance. The entire pass, was this
> way. I have never seen such rudeness and greed on the birds. One particular
> guy dominated both passes. There was not one break at all. Is this what we
> have become? A free for all? Anybody who heard me and needs the grids,
> pleas email me. Brad KC9UQR grid line EN54/64.
>
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