< As another op said to them once on the air "you want my gird say my call" >
Casey, sometimes we can't get the call when we are standing there doing three things. If I know the rover's call, I say it. Otherwise "Gridline station, KC9UQR" is what I say. It's that or loose the opportunity all together. You have to consider the equipment that people have and the noisyness of the bird and the fact that we are lucky to get in at all. This having been said, a lot of satellite hams have been very accommodating with people getting cut off, or stepped on while talking to them. When that happens and I email them, most will say that they heard me and we have a contact. (The QSL was cut off for instance.) That is very appreciated by us portable guys. Some will still say that there was no QSL and therefore no contact. Times have changed, guys. I love being portable and handheld, even with it's limitations. Thank you for roving and consideration. It is greatly appreciated. Brad KC9UQR