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For hams that have more to say and want to let the repeater reset, I have heard experienced operators (such as [http://www.qcwa.org/ QCWA] members) say "wait" and then let it drop before continuing. This is not an ARRL defined protocol, it is simply an accepted practice that services to prevent confusion from casual conversation and an emergency. The point is to sound less like there’s a possible emergency and the frequency may be needed, or to sound less like a breaker breaker CB truck driver. If I am being particularly long winded and have more to say, I just stop in mid sentence, or at the word "and" so it is obvious I'm not done, then pick back up from there after the repeater resets.For hams that have more to say and want to let the repeater reset, I have heard experienced operators (such as [http://www.qcwa.org/ QCWA] members) say "wait" and then let it drop before continuing. This is not an ARRL defined protocol, it is simply an accepted practice that serves to prevent confusion from casual conversation and an emergency. The point is to sound less like there’s a possible emergency and the frequency may be needed, or to sound less like a breaker breaker CB truck driver. If I am being particularly long winded and have more to say, I just stop in mid sentence, or at the word "and" so it is obvious I'm not done, then pick back up from there after the repeater resets.