On 2005-10-15, Dave Stadt wrote:

"BTIZ" wrote in message
news:dCY3f.5892$MN6.5076@fed1read04...
and if no one replies... do you assume that no one is there??

NOT

That's why it is such a useless waste of time used by amateur radio jockeys
that want to hear themselves talk.

Sure, just like reporting your position in the pattern is useless.
Everyone is supposed to "see and avoid" right? Why bother?