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Posts : 4 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2022-01-10 QTH or Location : Chatham, Kent Equipment Used : nothing yet, I'm joining to learn more about radios
Subject: New member introduction (Introduction only) Mon Jan 10, 2022 1:58 pm
Hi all,
I don't know anything about radios, and don't own any yet, i registered on this forum so that i can learn more. I had played with CB radios as a child but that's about it.
Recently I saw that some countries (including the UK) have run a simulation of a grid down blackout type event (preparing for one), which made me think about communications. I was talking with some people about radios in a telegram chat, and a few of them said PMR is what one should invest in for a survival scenario, such as a grid down or other similar context. I would have thought CBs are longer range and so would be a better investment, but they thought more people would have PMRs and so I'd be better off...
In the end i decided that I'll try and find some local radio clubs or forums so that I can learn a little more about radios before deciding what types to get etc, and so here i am.
I saw that many new members request a call sign but I have no idea what that is, I tried searching the forum but I'm still learning how to use the search function properly, so if anyone could sum up to me what these call sigh requests are, and where would be the best place to start learning about radios in general I'd be super grateful!
Many thanks!
Victor CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-3228 / M7VIC Posts : 6138 Times Thanked : 375 Join date : 2019-11-10 QTH or Location : Bedford Equipment Used : Various
Subject: Re: New member introduction (Introduction only) Mon Jan 10, 2022 4:19 pm
Hi there and Welcome to Charlie Tango.
You certainly don't require a call sign to enjoy free forms of radio such as CB and PMR but there are times when it can help. One of our members here produced a video a while back explaining a bit about call signs and in particular a Charlie Tango call sign that might be helpful to you. Link below :-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIZoYRtd-RU
If you require a call sign you only have to ask and Admin here will happily oblige. All we ask is some basic details such as your name etc.
There's plenty of information on the internet regarding radio usage and special interests so might be worth a search about than wait for any responses here. I'm pretty sure though that someone might pipe up with something specific if it lays in their interest path.
Enjoy yourself no matter where your radio interest lay.
All the best, Victor
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Scythian New Member
Posts : 4 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2022-01-10 QTH or Location : Chatham, Kent Equipment Used : nothing yet, I'm joining to learn more about radios
Subject: Re: New member introduction (Introduction only) Mon Jan 10, 2022 4:33 pm
Thanks Victor, I really appreciate your reply. It's difficult to know where to begin with all things radio. There's so much technical things to no about bands, then the different types of gear etc.
I'll watch the video that you linked me about call signs, anything that I can learn will be helpful for me at this stage.
Thank you for the warm welcome!
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John123 CT Directors
Call Sign : 26CT763 Posts : 4476 Times Thanked : 161 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Manchester Equipment Used : Optima, Superstar 360fm, Stalker 9fdx, President Jack Age : 50
Subject: Re: New member introduction (Introduction only) Tue Jan 11, 2022 12:14 am
Hello and welcome, Scythian.
73s John.
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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: New member introduction (Introduction only) Tue Jan 11, 2022 7:38 am
Hi Scythian, welcome to the CTDX group 73s Steve.
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Scythian New Member
Posts : 4 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2022-01-10 QTH or Location : Chatham, Kent Equipment Used : nothing yet, I'm joining to learn more about radios
Subject: Re: New member introduction (Introduction only) Wed Jan 12, 2022 2:14 am
Thank you for the warm welcome StevieG and John123!
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GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Ham 2E0GGQ Posts : 4442 Times Thanked : 381 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Redcar, North Yorkshire. Equipment Used : Radios & Wires & Stuff! Age : 59
Subject: Re: New member introduction (Introduction only) Wed Jan 12, 2022 11:11 am
Hello and welcome to the forum.
73's Gary
C.T. Admin
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