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Call Sign : 26-CT-3228 / M7VIC Posts : 5862 Times Thanked : 360 Join date : 2019-11-10 QTH or Location : Bedford Equipment Used : Various
Subject: Intro and call sign request please (Issued) Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:41 am
Hi,
My name is Victor from Bedfordshire, England. Returning to radio after an old friend kindly donated me a rig. It's been over 30 years since I was last on the airwaves, (where did that time go?!!!) Been an active SWL, (Lowe HF225), since an incident left me physically disabled but looking forward to giving a shoutback on some of the nets I've listened to.
I would like to formally request a callsign please.
Thanks in advance and Hello to all.
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 please (Issued) Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:11 pm
Hi Victor , welcome to the CTDX group 73s Steve.
Victor CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-3228 / M7VIC Posts : 5862 Times Thanked : 360 Join date : 2019-11-10 QTH or Location : Bedford Equipment Used : Various
Subject: Re: Intro and call sign request please (Issued) Sun Nov 10, 2019 1:34 pm
Cheers Steve, much appreciated. 73s to you also.
GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Ham 2E0GGQ Posts : 4352 Times Thanked : 374 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 please (Issued) Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:11 pm
Hello Victor, welcome to the forum and back to the hobby!
Unfortunately call signs are on hold at the moment due to some technical issues with the database after a change of host. We hope to resume issuing them very soon. keep an eye out for further info.
Best 73's Gary.
Victor CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-3228 / M7VIC Posts : 5862 Times Thanked : 360 Join date : 2019-11-10 QTH or Location : Bedford Equipment Used : Various
Subject: Re: Intro and call sign request please (Issued) Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:38 pm
Hello Gary, very much appreciated.
I totally understand, database issues can be a real PITA! Probably be a little while before I can successfully transmit anyway, my multi-array has been fine for SWL but will not SWR low enough for TX. Don't want to blow up the rig after just being given it!
Can't believe how stoked up I am returning to radio!
Thanks again and all the best to you.
GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Ham 2E0GGQ Posts : 4352 Times Thanked : 374 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 please (Issued) Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:09 pm
Hello Vic,
No problem buddy, yes good radio housekeeping is a must and we have to take care of our rigs for sure.
Let us know how you get on. If you are returning to 11 meters there is an afternoon net in your locality hosted by Fred and the lads up there, it's worth checking them out! http://www.charlietango.co.uk/t112-herts-beds-and-bucks-daily-27-305-usb-group
Good luck Best 73's Gary.
Victor CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-3228 / M7VIC Posts : 5862 Times Thanked : 360 Join date : 2019-11-10 QTH or Location : Bedford Equipment Used : Various
Subject: Re: Intro and call sign request please (Issued) Sun Nov 10, 2019 10:32 pm
Hi Gary, cheers mate.
Yeah, earwigged on 305 quite a few times now, friendly guys. Discovered Fred-in-the-shed's YouTube channel a little while back also.
Really great to find a friendly bunch still working the airwaves.
You guessed me right, 11metres is my area of interest. Never was good at remembering call signs, damn to protocol, but never forget a good conversation!
Cheers again & 73s
GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Ham 2E0GGQ Posts : 4352 Times Thanked : 374 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 please (Issued) Sat Nov 30, 2019 8:50 pm
Hello Victor,
I am delighted to allocate you 26-CT-3228 may you have good luck with it!
73's Gary.
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