JSM, I'm only reading what you wrote. I am sorry to say that it appeared confused. Just what has flying on a Tuesday got to do with a weekend
You claim as "fact" that some people see it as a requirement to broadcast at a number of distances. Could it be that they are responding to THEIR perception of the traffic mix at a given time. If they perceive the need for a rt call, then so be it. You are not sitting in their seat and cannot honestly say you are also looking through their eyes (and ears). Again you are not in a position to adjuducate on the necessity or otherwise of somebody elses rt call. I have absolutely no problem with people making a rt call if they believe they need to, it's their call, so to speak.
Like "pohm1" it's the non talkers that concern me.
As I said, I am only reading and responding to what you wrote and the inconsitencies I have discussed here.
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