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New to CB, wondering if there is much going on in S Devon? Thinking I may get my ham licence too, but interested in the CB world, having missed out on it first time around due to living in the mountains in the North.
GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Ham 2E0GGQ Posts : 4434 Times Thanked : 381 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Redcar, North Yorkshire. Equipment Used : Radios & Wires & Stuff! Age : 59
Cheers Gary. Is there a bit of a CB revival going on? I seem to be seeing a lot of new hardware on the market and more YouTube videos.
GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Ham 2E0GGQ Posts : 4434 Times Thanked : 381 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Redcar, North Yorkshire. Equipment Used : Radios & Wires & Stuff! Age : 59
Yes in a way there is, it's a bit hit and miss from area to area but we now have the U.K.40 The E.U./U.S.mid block and all modes F.M. A.M And SSB. so there's plenty of space to enjoy the hobby.
Stations are now much more dispersed so a decent antenna is a must, mag mounts on biscuit tins no longer cut the mustard.
There are organised nets hosted up and down the country, you can check the "Nets & Skeds" section and see if there is anything near you.
I would strongly suggest considering getting your Ham license I spend a lot of time on 40 & 20 meters because despite being at the bottom of the solar cycle there are still reasonable DX opportunities on those bands.
73's Gary.
beesontoast New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-3227 Posts : 8 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2019-11-21 QTH or Location : South Devon Equipment Used : Mobile Age : 71
Thanks Gary. I think I've found a local club that offers training, so will probably pursue that.
GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Ham 2E0GGQ Posts : 4434 Times Thanked : 381 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Redcar, North Yorkshire. Equipment Used : Radios & Wires & Stuff! Age : 59
Subject: Re: CT sign request (Issued) Wed Nov 27, 2019 5:44 am
Great stuff Phil,
The R.S.G.B website is a good source if information on how to get into the hobby. The Foundation syllabus is designed to attract people into the hobby and isn't too challenging.
73's Gary.
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 sign request (Issued) Wed Nov 27, 2019 7:39 am
Hi Phil, welcome to the CTDX group 73s Steve.
beesontoast New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-3227 Posts : 8 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2019-11-21 QTH or Location : South Devon Equipment Used : Mobile Age : 71
Subject: Re: CT sign request (Issued) Sat Nov 30, 2019 6:00 pm
Cheers Steve
GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Ham 2E0GGQ Posts : 4434 Times Thanked : 381 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Redcar, North Yorkshire. Equipment Used : Radios & Wires & Stuff! Age : 59
Subject: Re: CT sign request (Issued) Sat Nov 30, 2019 8:40 pm
Hello Phil,
I am delighted to allocate you 26-CT-3227 may you have good luck with it!
73's Gary.
C.T. Admin.
beesontoast New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-3227 Posts : 8 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2019-11-21 QTH or Location : South Devon Equipment Used : Mobile Age : 71
Subject: Re: CT sign request (Issued) Mon Dec 02, 2019 1:31 am
Thanks Gary! I should be on air by the end of the week.
mickyboy Senior contributor
Call Sign : 26-CT-3300 M7ICK Posts : 101 Times Thanked : 7 Join date : 2019-08-31 QTH or Location : Higham ferrers, Northamptonshire. UK Equipment Used : Icom 7300 Icom 7100, RT95, SS6900N V6. Sirio 827 Age : 61
Yes in a way there is, it's a bit hit and miss from area to area but we now have the U.K.40 The E.U./U.S.mid block and all modes F.M. A.M And SSB. so there's plenty of space to enjoy the hobby
I would strongly suggest considering getting your Ham license I spend a lot of time on 40 & 20 meters because despite being at the bottom of the solar cycle there are still reasonable DX opportunities on those bands.
Couldn't agree with you more Gary, Until FM picks up abit SSB is pretty much the best way to get a decent DX, Also getting a Ham Licence should really be on every radio enthusiast rada,r the more on Ham maybe the equipment cost will come down and make it more of an affordable hobby
73's
Mick
beesontoast New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-3227 Posts : 8 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2019-11-21 QTH or Location : South Devon Equipment Used : Mobile Age : 71
Subject: Re: CT sign request (Issued) Tue Dec 03, 2019 8:34 am
I'm getting started with an Intek M60+ just to get a feel for it, as it should be easy to find space for it in the car. Home base station not possible at present, as I'm in a 1st floor flat with one above me, and nowhere to rig any sort of antenna. That will change next year, however, so I'm looking to get licenced and spend some more on a multi-band radio.
BTW - is the "26" at the beginning of the call sign assumed if you are calling in England? I've not heard people using it when calling.
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Subject: CT sign request (Issued) 
