"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message
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We don't know that either is true. He may have used the radio, he or the
OP
may have been on the wrong frequency, the OP may have had his volume down,
etc. He may have spotted the inbound traffic and felt he had plenty of
room.

The OP was on the correct frequency and had no trouble hearing and being
heard on other transmissions.