Serious question! When calling The Loop or any other radio station number...?

Question

When I call the loop, and they are giving away tickets or something, and they pick up and say I'm caller 7, do I say anything? Usually I hang up and try to call again. But the radio people stay on the line like they expect me to say something. Do I? One time I said hello and no one talked back so I hung up. If anyone has called The Loop or another radio station, tell me what you did. This is a serious question! Sorry if I sound stupid : ]

Answer 1

Make sure that you were not the correct number then unless they ask you a question, hang up and clear the line for the next caller and call again.   Some stations even automate this task, but generally the DJ just goes through the lines as fast as possible.

Answer 2

Generally, you do not have to speak.  During a contest, speed is the key.  So you can hang on until the phone cuts you off or hang up yourself...it is no being rude.  :)