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I wouldn't be surprised if i'm the Youngest person getting on to CB - 24...maybe i've watched to many movies, (end of the world types - where theres always a radio guy who saves the day) or the likes of Smokey and the bandit, Dukes of hazard and Convoy! Still looking into my first setup although do own an old Rotel RVC220 although I get the feeling it may be to far gone now! but worth trying I figure before buying a new one! Having a quick look around on the site...could we maybe have a place for beginners where theres lots of information? other than that happy to be here and even more happy to learn!
Hi Matt, firstly welcome to CT Land, we are a friendly bunch here, so any questions, ask away. I actually got in to CB at the tender age of 17 back in 1978 when we had to hide all our equipment and "Going's on"
but I bet there's others who were younger than me? 73 Tony
GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Amateur Radio Call Sign 2E0GGQ Posts : 4505 Times Thanked : 388 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Redcar, North Yorkshire. Equipment Used : Radios & Wires & Stuff! Age : 60
I am delighted to allocate you 26-CT-4230 may you have good luck with it.
There is a section of the forum covering most aspects of radio. For now if there is anything in particular you need to know just post in the relevant section and there will always be somebody to help. We'll give some thought to the "Beginners section" suggestion.
73's Gary.
C.T. Admin.
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MattWatson New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-4230 Posts : 5 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2021-08-16 QTH or Location : Newcastle upon Tyne Equipment Used : Non so far Age : 28
Thank you Gary and Tony for the welcome and I shall certainly be contacting some of you at some point with questions!
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Victor CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-3228 / M7VIC Posts : 6292 Times Thanked : 389 Join date : 2019-11-10 QTH or Location : Bedford Equipment Used : Various
Subject: Re: CT Call Sign Request - Beginner (Issued) Tue Aug 17, 2021 6:14 am
Hi Matt,
Welcome to Charlie Tango.
Glad to see you've already got a call sign sorted and ready to dive head first into the radio interest.
Man after my own heart with movies that feature radios in them, most never really notice even though they could be a pivotal part of the movie! Also good to see someone younger taking the interest, it's not all "19-clickety-click" way back when CB or old men sitting on their Ham radio sets.
As mentioned there's plenty of helpful people here at Charlie Tango more than willing to offer assistance. Even the 'old hands' need help every now and then so don't be afraid to ask questions despite being new to it all.
Above all, enjoy yourself. Radio can be a lot of fun!
All the best, Victor
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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 : 63
Subject: Re: CT Call Sign Request - Beginner (Issued) Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:40 am
Hi Matt, welcome to the CTDX group 73s Steve.
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John123 CT Directors
Call Sign : 26CT763 Posts : 4635 Times Thanked : 166 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Manchester Equipment Used : Optima, Superstar 360fm, Stalker 9fdx, President Jack Age : 51
Call Sign : 56-CT-004 Posts : 589 Times Thanked : 13 Join date : 2019-08-23 QTH or Location : Oulu -Finland Equipment Used : ft-450d-mc kinley - cobra 19dxeu- lincoln+2 - superstar lord - grant 2 - tti hand held- alan42- crt mike cb - zodiac 68 hunting radio hand held- and few PMR 2
Subject: Re: CT Call Sign Request - Beginner (Issued) Wed Aug 18, 2021 3:54 am
BAREFOOT wrote:
Hi Matt, firstly welcome to CT Land, we are a friendly bunch here, so any questions, ask away. I actually got in to CB at the tender age of 17 back in 1978 when we had to hide all our equipment and "Going's on"
but I bet there's others who were younger than me? 73 Tony
I was 11 when i got on to CB, early 1980, AM rig in brothers car, then by the end of the year had home base set up, loft twigs and MG boot lid for ground plane, fun days.
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glenn dog Major contributor
Call Sign : 56-CT-004 Posts : 589 Times Thanked : 13 Join date : 2019-08-23 QTH or Location : Oulu -Finland Equipment Used : ft-450d-mc kinley - cobra 19dxeu- lincoln+2 - superstar lord - grant 2 - tti hand held- alan42- crt mike cb - zodiac 68 hunting radio hand held- and few PMR 2
Hi Matt, firstly welcome to CT Land, we are a friendly bunch here, so any questions, ask away. I actually got in to CB at the tender age of 17 back in 1978 when we had to hide all our equipment and "Going's on"
but I bet there's others who were younger than me? 73 Tony
I was 11 when i got on to CB, early 1980, AM rig in brothers car, then by the end of the year had home base set up, loft twigs and MG boot lid for ground plane, fun days.
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