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Call Sign : 26-CT-8103 Posts : 6 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2021-01-23 QTH or Location : Warwick Equipment Used : Mobile CB 40UK
Subject: Intro and call sign request (Issued) Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:05 am
My Names Mike Im from Warwick in the Midlands. I have recently got back into CB having found some of my old gear out of the loft. A few different mobile radios including 2 midlands and a maycom. with springer antennas. i used to have a 1/2 wave silver rod but probably long gone. Looking to spend some money on new gear to get seriously back into it.
I know its probably a bit cheeky but if it's not already reserved id like CT8103 if I could as its my birth year and month.
Hello to all the CT community looking forward to hearing some of you on my radio
Mike
GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Ham 2E0GGQ Posts : 4184 Times Thanked : 350 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Redcar, North Yorkshire. Equipment Used : Radios & Wires & Stuff! Age : 59
Subject: Re: Intro and call sign request (Issued) Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:06 pm
Hello Mike, welcome to the forum.
I am delighted to allocate you 26-CT-8103 as requested.
You're only up the road from me in Braunston Mike, I hope to catch you on the wireless!!
73's Gary.
C.T. Admin.
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Call Sign : 26-CT-8103 Posts : 6 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2021-01-23 QTH or Location : Warwick Equipment Used : Mobile CB 40UK
Subject: Re: Intro and call sign request (Issued) Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:27 pm
Gary,
Thank you so much i hope to learn many new things from all the members. The last time I had the CB out it was still licensed. A long time ago. Hope to catch you on the radio as soon as the new bits of kit I've ordered arrive and set up.
Many thanks
Mike
John123 CT Directors
Call Sign : 26CT763 Posts : 4131 Times Thanked : 148 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Manchester Equipment Used : Optima, Superstar 360fm, Stalker 9fdx, President Jack Age : 50
Subject: Re: Intro and call sign request (Issued) Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:54 pm
Hello and welcome, Mike.
73s John.
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Call Sign : 26-CT-8103 Posts : 6 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2021-01-23 QTH or Location : Warwick Equipment Used : Mobile CB 40UK
Subject: Re: Intro and call sign request (Issued) Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:01 pm
Thanks John, first thing I would like to ask as I’m not too familiar with all the radio speak again yet. What is 73’s hope everyone is safe and well
Mike 26-CT8103
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Call Sign : 26CT763 Posts : 4131 Times Thanked : 148 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Manchester Equipment Used : Optima, Superstar 360fm, Stalker 9fdx, President Jack Age : 50
Subject: Re: Intro and call sign request (Issued) Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:05 pm
You are welcome, Mike.
73s is what you would say to the other radio operator before you sign off, at the end of a contact. It is basically wishing someone well. It is radio speak for "all the best."
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Call Sign : 26-CT-8103 Posts : 6 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2021-01-23 QTH or Location : Warwick Equipment Used : Mobile CB 40UK
Subject: Re: Intro and call sign request (Issued) Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:20 pm
John ah thanks i've learnt something already
73's
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Call Sign : 26CT763 Posts : 4131 Times Thanked : 148 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Manchester Equipment Used : Optima, Superstar 360fm, Stalker 9fdx, President Jack Age : 50
Subject: Re: Intro and call sign request (Issued) Sun Jan 24, 2021 8:35 pm
You are welcome, Mike. in the old days of cb it would have been 10/10.
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Call Sign : 26-CT-8103 Posts : 6 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2021-01-23 QTH or Location : Warwick Equipment Used : Mobile CB 40UK
Subject: Re: Intro and call sign request (Issued) Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:54 pm
I wasn't that well versed in CB codes back then I would have been about 14 lol. Ive just purchased a CRT 6900N so I can get in on the side bands but have to look into all the frequencies as I want to stay legal and not drift into Ham bands. I was going to get a silver rod for home base stuff. Still not decided what to go for for the care either. Maybe running 2 Sirio mini snakes Open to suggestions but still looking through all the options.
10/10
73s
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Call Sign : 26CT763 Posts : 4131 Times Thanked : 148 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Manchester Equipment Used : Optima, Superstar 360fm, Stalker 9fdx, President Jack Age : 50
Subject: Re: Intro and call sign request (Issued) Mon Jan 25, 2021 12:58 pm
Good stuff, Mike. You will soon pick it up. If you put "11m ssb dx" into YouTube it will give you a good idea of what is involved.
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StevieG Major contributor
Call Sign : 26-CT-3239 , Jolly Roger 272, 26-TG-987 , 26-RB-060 , 26-CO-3239 Posts : 2522 Times Thanked : 120 Join date : 2019-09-30 QTH or Location : SW London Equipment Used : Icom IC 7610, Stryker sr955hpc, Colt Excalibur SSB, President GrantII JacksonII McKinley EU, CRTSS6900N,CRTSS9900, KPO DX5000 Plus, Cobra 148 GTL-DX MK2, Cobra 2000 GTL, Zetagi B550p, Bremi BRL200, RM KL200P, KL203P, KL703, Sirio 4000, Sirio 3000 Bull, Stryker SR-A10, Antron99 Fire up , Hawkins Thunderbolt SSD58+ , Sirio 827, Heil pro micro headset, KPO NM532-KPO NM452- Astatic 575M6 Astatic D104 Silver Eagle, Delta M2 , UR6QW 8 Band eq, Uniden and AOR scanner Age : 62
Subject: Re: Intro and call sign request (Issued) Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:29 am
Hi Mike, welcome to the CTDX group, I'm sure you'll pick it up quickly and don't be afraid to ask questions 73s Steve.
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Call Sign : 26-CT-8103 Posts : 6 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2021-01-23 QTH or Location : Warwick Equipment Used : Mobile CB 40UK
Subject: Re: Intro and call sign request (Issued) Tue Jan 26, 2021 6:57 pm
Cheers Steve i need to pick up some DX first need an antenna I only have springers at the moment. They are ok but not the best for mobile, but if I want to have a back and forth at home not a chance. Im sure I'll get something soon
73s
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Call Sign : 26-CT-3239 , Jolly Roger 272, 26-TG-987 , 26-RB-060 , 26-CO-3239 Posts : 2522 Times Thanked : 120 Join date : 2019-09-30 QTH or Location : SW London Equipment Used : Icom IC 7610, Stryker sr955hpc, Colt Excalibur SSB, President GrantII JacksonII McKinley EU, CRTSS6900N,CRTSS9900, KPO DX5000 Plus, Cobra 148 GTL-DX MK2, Cobra 2000 GTL, Zetagi B550p, Bremi BRL200, RM KL200P, KL203P, KL703, Sirio 4000, Sirio 3000 Bull, Stryker SR-A10, Antron99 Fire up , Hawkins Thunderbolt SSD58+ , Sirio 827, Heil pro micro headset, KPO NM532-KPO NM452- Astatic 575M6 Astatic D104 Silver Eagle, Delta M2 , UR6QW 8 Band eq, Uniden and AOR scanner Age : 62
Subject: Re: Intro and call sign request (Issued) Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:17 pm
You'll get there Mike, it takes time to build a decent mobile and homebase set up, research and reviewing will save you time and money. Also think about what you want from the hobby and always try to get the best kit you can afford from connectors and coax to PSU's, radios and amplifiers. Try and future proof yourself where possible, but above all have fun. 73s
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