->> Could you also tell me the difference between saying "KA5THB"
->> on 2m or saying "KA5THB -monitoring-"?  If I toss my call out
->> there, isn't it rather obvious that I'm on frequency?
 >  In one case one might be just checking their SWR or perhaps seeing if
 > they are making the repeater. In the other case they are
 > actively seeking contacts or letting a group of friends that he
 > is monitoring. Lots of Clicks and Clubs on 2 meters you know.
Ah, well... it's just as well I don't have any VHF gear anymore.  Getting too 
crowded down here.
As far as SWR checks, whats wrong with an unused SIMPLEX freq?
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73 = Best Regards                ka5thb@bigfoot.com
-Jeff KA5THB
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