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Subject: Call Sign/Handle? Wed Nov 04, 2020 3:12 pm
I've just bought a rig set up about 15 minutes ago (Arrives 9th Nov )
But how do call signs work for a standard 40 Channel CB?
Is it still just a handle like it was in the 80's or do I need a coded sign like the SSB guys have????
Again, sorry if its a bit of a noob question. But things seem to have changed.
Victor CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-3228 / M7VIC Posts : 5779 Times Thanked : 352 Join date : 2019-11-10 QTH or Location : Bedford Equipment Used : Various
Subject: Re: Call Sign/Handle? Wed Nov 04, 2020 3:49 pm
Up to you how you go about it.
CB users are few and far between compared to the old days but some still use handles, most just use their names but it's completely free to get a coveted Charlie Tango callsign.....nudge, nudge, wink, wink
If you'd like a CT callsign just pop a posting in the 'New Members Introductions' asking for one and make sure you put your name in your profile. The admin here will handle the rest.
Best of luck with your new rig.
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Tristar Senior contributor
Call Sign : 26-CT-3771 Posts : 128 Times Thanked : 3 Join date : 2020-08-10 QTH or Location : Weston-super-Mare Equipment Used : CRT Millennium 3v hand sets, President Barry2 Age : 59
Subject: Re: Call Sign/Handle? Wed Nov 04, 2020 5:08 pm
Hi Curiosity
I use a handle on the UK40
My CTcallsign on side band and people who recognise my voice just shout out for John.
Works here in my area anyway.
Have fun.
John
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Subject: Re: Call Sign/Handle? Wed Nov 04, 2020 6:27 pm
Tristar wrote:
Hi Curiosity
I use a handle on the UK40
My CTcallsign on side band and people who recognise my voice just shout out for John.
Works here in my area anyway.
Have fun.
John
Cheers John, you never know I might come across you at some point in the future
Paddy CT Directors
Call Sign : 26CT2727 Posts : 656 Times Thanked : 54 Join date : 2019-07-08 QTH or Location : Stockport Equipment Used : Icom 7300. Icom 705, Yaesu FTM400XD and a Yaesu FT70. Age : 58
Subject: Re: Call Sign/Handle? Thu Nov 05, 2020 3:01 pm
Hi Gary, don’t apologise for asking questions mate, that’s what we’re here for. Welcome back to the Greatest hobby on Earth.