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Hi Guy's - new member as of a few minutes ago Just joined - not sure what's going on yet? :) (Issued) Icon_smile

Wasn't sure whether to use my first name or a made up one, so went with my name. I live in Hull - I found this site by accident whilst looking for something else, An answer popped up from some of the guys on here, so I thought I'd join up seeing as the answers were from knowledgeable radio users and were spot on.

I used to have AM radio's back end of the 70's then nothing for years, then bought another radio about 10 years ago (Cobra 29 LX EU) but the sound was a bit naff on it and kinda used it less and less then forgot all about it after about a year - However... since then I have taken my Ham Licence and am now a 2e0.

I've tried several radio formats these last few years - FT8, SSTV for example and messed around with balans, unun's, efhw, random wire etc. but by no means an expert in anything radio - I just have a go at things and see how they work out - or not? lol

I've just bought a morse key 2nd hand (Hi Mound MK-703 twin paddle) and hope to at least venture in to morse at some point soon. I did buy a straight key with built in oscillator about 4 -odd years ago, but was all over the place timing wise and gradually practised less and less as I wasn't really in the mood most of the time when I got home from work but I've bought another key as already mentioned as my radio has an electric keyer built in and I'm just waiting on a dummy load to arrive. I would welcome any tips if anyone does morse here?

I have spoken to a few CT members before in a net up here, that was about 2 years ago when I bought a Lincoln 2+ and had a bit of enthusiasm to go mobile - used a 7 foot firestick and once got from Hull to Liverpool... only just with 2/2 signal report and managed a few mins rag-chew before fading out.

Anyways, that's all for now, I realise I do go on a bit lol - I would like to request a CT call sign too.

Cheers - Lance.

Hi Lance and a very warm welcome to the group

Great intro

Craig CT Admin

Hi Lance,

Welcome to Charlie Tango.

Good to hear about your adventures in the radio world. (I do enjoy reading a good intro Smile

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Nice to also hear the 'google-bots' are doing their job pointing out the wonderful resource of Charlie Tango and it's knowledgeable members.

Morse tips? Could do with some myself!
The last time I had another bash at it I download the G0HYN Morse tutor app to my phone. The idea was to have a dabble as often as I could with a phone app seeming an obvious choice. Problem is 'often as I could' landed up being not so very often so I haven't got far! Very Happy

(I think a bit more dedication would go a long way.)

Call signs are usually issued most days so hopefully you shouldn't be waiting too long.

All the best,
Victor

Hello Lance, welcome to the forum.

I am delighted to allocate you 26-CT-3984 may you have good luck with it.

73's Gary.

C.T. Admin.

Hello and welcome, Lance.

Great intro.

73s John.

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