John Galban wrote:

Newps wrote in message ...

If he asks for a report that is usually
because he doesn't have radar.


KCHD almost always asks for a 2 mile report on any leg except the
downwind entry (where they tell you to report turning downwind). They
do have a D-Brite radar display. I've asked tower personnel about it
and they're just trying to make sure they don't forget you. Slow
training traffic often reports in from 8 miles out and it can be
awhile before they actually enter the pattern environment.

Yes, that way you can go back to the card game and wait for his call.