"Dennis O'Connor" wrote in message

.....when a class C controller
calls your tail number, it is per the rules THE permission to enter unless
he specifically instructs you to remain clear...

I stand corrected. I didn't (and still don't) recall that detail, but then
again, I never flew anything but IFR after about 1982. Doesn't sound like
it makes much sense, to me, but if that's what's written.....