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Call Sign : 26-CT-4611 Posts : 3 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2022-08-28 QTH or Location : Bolton. Equipment Used : President McKinley
Subject: Hello and Call sign request (Issued) Sun Aug 28, 2022 4:42 pm
Hi All,
It seems like so many other members here, I got my first CB radio in 1981 as soon as CB become legal in the UK. In fact, I still have my original Amstrad 901 and power supply but both need of some love.
I have always had a passion for radio but, again, like so many others left CB when the idiots became so prevalent that it just wasn't worth the hassle. After a long break I returned to radio in the form of amateur. I still play HAM, and, whilst interesting, it's just never seemed as 'fun' as the CB I remember.
So, inspired by 'Fred in the Shed' and several other CB focused YouTube channels I had a browse on eBay... put a VERY cheeky bid on a President KcKinley not expecting to win... and, well, here I am
My kit is now all set up but not a single contact on 27 yet
I would be honoured if you would assign me a CT callsign.
Thanks and 73's
Andy
Victor CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-3228 / M7VIC Posts : 5803 Times Thanked : 352 Join date : 2019-11-10 QTH or Location : Bedford Equipment Used : Various
Subject: Re: Hello and Call sign request (Issued) Mon Aug 29, 2022 5:53 am
Hi Andy,
Welcome to Charlie Tango.
Also a big welcome back to CB! It certainly does sound like you have a similar story to tell like so many members here at CT.
I've used my admin privileges to ensure your profile is complete to prevent any problems with admin issuing you a call sign.
Keep an eye on this posting for when our admin Gary comes along to allocate you over the coming days.
Stick with it despite lack of contact on your McKinley so far as CB users are spread much further afield than they were back in 19-clickety-click. Always worth a scan about those SSB frequencies to catch less 'local' contacts but we have had some fun propagation this summer which can only get better as we ramp up the next solar cycle.
All the best, Victor
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GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Ham 2E0GGQ Posts : 4187 Times Thanked : 350 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Redcar, North Yorkshire. Equipment Used : Radios & Wires & Stuff! Age : 59
Subject: Re: Hello and Call sign request (Issued) Mon Aug 29, 2022 11:57 am
Hello, Andy welcome to the forum.
I'm away on holiday at the moment so not quite as prompt a usual with getting the call signs issued.
I intend to do an issue tomorrow so check back on this posting for your allocation.
73's Gary.
C.T. Admin.
John123 CT Directors
Call Sign : 26CT763 Posts : 4134 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: Hello and Call sign request (Issued) Mon Aug 29, 2022 12:55 pm
Hello and welcome, Andy.
73s John.
Andy M0XAS New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-4611 Posts : 3 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2022-08-28 QTH or Location : Bolton. Equipment Used : President McKinley
Subject: Re: Hello and Call sign request (Issued) Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:05 pm
Hey Guys, Thanks for the warm welcome
@GaryWilson Thanks and no rush, just whenever you get a moment. I don't want to interrupt your holiday.
Andy
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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: Hello and Call sign request (Issued) Tue Aug 30, 2022 5:52 am
Hi Andy, welcome to the CTDX group 73s Steve.
GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Ham 2E0GGQ Posts : 4187 Times Thanked : 350 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Redcar, North Yorkshire. Equipment Used : Radios & Wires & Stuff! Age : 59
Subject: Re: Hello and Call sign request (Issued) Wed Aug 31, 2022 3:41 pm
Hello Andy,
I am delighted to allocate you 26-CT-4611 May you have good luck with it.
73’s Gary.
C.T. Admin.
Andy M0XAS New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-4611 Posts : 3 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2022-08-28 QTH or Location : Bolton. Equipment Used : President McKinley
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