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).