JE> Could you also tell me the difference between saying
JE> "KA5THB" on 2m or saying "KA5THB -monitoring-"?  If I toss
JE> my call out there, isn't it rather obvious that I'm on
JE> frequency?
        Around here, its a common way of identifying someone who's passing 
through from someone who sits by the radio for quite some time. I'm often by 
the radio for hours at night doing other things and keep an ear out for 
anyone who may need help. Might be just semantics, but thats one idea of it.
Best to you -
Mark KC7RUB
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