[Fists] Using the Q Signal QRL?

[Ralph Sutton]

Our Founder Geo G3ZQS gave this advice to members joining FISTS -

QRL?
Before you call on a seemingly clear frequency or have been silent on your 
original frequency for any length of time, always check with QRL? Listen 
carefully, QRL? Again and if there is no response then assume it is unoccupied. 
By the same rule, if you hear QRL? Whilst listening to your contact then say 
something or you may well end up with QRM. The fact that someone has had the 
courtesy to ask if the frequency is clear demands at least the return courtesy 
of a reply. A simple 'YES TNKS' should suffice but a curt QSY will probably 
result in an extended blast of QRM whilst the station concerned tells you 
exactly what he thinks about your manners.

Vy 73 de
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Ralph Sutton ZL2AOH
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New Zealand

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