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**Cow** · 09-09-2010, 16:47

Originally Posted by Ord_Sgt

Sporadic E, the best excuse for no comms ever come up with :o) It elicited blank looks from any staff officer you ever said it to.

I use it on Civies when having problems with comms on site, they don't have a clue!

**Plant-Pilot** · 09-09-2010, 16:47

Originally Posted by Ord_Sgt

Sporadic E, the best excuse for no comms ever come up with :o) It elicited blank looks from any staff officer you ever said it to.

Even worked with VHF..... some Staff Officers could be so gullible.

**polar** · 09-09-2010, 19:41

SID seems to be envogue at the mo

**oldnotbold** · 09-09-2010, 20:44

Originally Posted by Plant-Pilot

Even worked with VHF..... some Staff Officers could be so gullible.

If that failed 'Strongcarriernotprintingsir' usually got you out of most holes

**TheBigUn** · 09-09-2010, 20:56

Originally Posted by polar

SID seems to be envogue at the mo

Whatever next? SUD?

**Flaggie** · 09-09-2010, 21:05

Originally Posted by polar

SID seems to be envogue at the mo

Of the hissing variety?

**polar** · 10-09-2010, 07:50

Originally Posted by Flaggie

Of the hissing variety?

Sudden ionospheric disturbances or new bullshit to tell boss

**the_creature** · 10-09-2010, 10:14

Originally Posted by polar

to whoever brought ta operator back in line with regulars, can i just say a hearty massive thank you.

It's been a pleasure teaching a subject at a level that's normal and not reduced to moron level. I love you sporadic e, i've missed you!

gay .................

**polar** · 10-09-2010, 11:03

Originally Posted by the_creature

gay .................

Yeah!!!!! .....

**devilish** · 20-09-2010, 15:51

It only works if you can actually back up what you're saying. No point telling a staff officer "Sporadic E Sir" if he turns out to be an Ex R Sigs HF guru!