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Call Sign : 26-CT-4782 Posts : 5 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2023-03-04 QTH or Location : Pinxton, Derbyshire. Equipment Used : Crt6900 Age : 60
Subject: New to 10meter (Issued) Sun Mar 05, 2023 9:44 am
Hi. My name is Neil. I first started with a cb in the very early 80s. Then when I passed my hgv in 91, I had them in my lorries till 2012. Now that I'm at home all day after my motorbike accident in 2012, I've decided to set up in my summerhouse. I have just purchased a crt 6900n and a sirio 827 antenna. I'm based in Notts / Derby's border. I'm looking forward to hearing from you regarding tips and set up of my rig. Cheers
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Sharpshooter Major contributor
Call Sign : 163-CT-329 Posts : 489 Times Thanked : 13 Join date : 2022-04-05 QTH or Location : Deeside, Flintshire Equipment Used : A growing list
Subject: Re: New to 10meter (Issued) Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:35 am
Hi Neil and welcome. Wow time flies, I think I passed my HGV in 1988. Unfortunately I didn't get a CB (after being on air am/fm early eighties) but remember some other lads having them in their cabs. I didn't last long driving either as I decided it wasn't for me. Although having the license did come in handy over the years.
Come to think of it, I did my motorbike license 12 or so years ago but haven't ridden for four years at least Mind you I know so many like yourself that have had accidents on two wheels, maybe it's for the best. Where are you mounting the Sirio Neil? I've a gainmaster sat in my shed since last August and should of listened to Victor's advice and just stuck it up any old how for now
Good luck .
PS,. 11 metres
Bigneil New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-4782 Posts : 5 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2023-03-04 QTH or Location : Pinxton, Derbyshire. Equipment Used : Crt6900 Age : 60
Subject: Re: New to 10meter (Issued) Sun Mar 05, 2023 12:20 pm
Hi, good to hear from you, Sharpshooter. Yes, time does fly. I have the sirio 827 mounted on a S aerial post on the side of the summerhouse/man cave, I don't think that I would get it on the side of the chimney! I have spoken to a local(ish) guy and he said "I booming out" Crystal clear and bending his needle and BBC clarity, I'm happy with that. I have not been assigned a call sign yet! Will the send me one anytime? I guess I need to learn the lingo too, I think there's a lot to learn, not like the old day.. Lol. I have sent pics of my set up.
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Bigneil New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-4782 Posts : 5 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2023-03-04 QTH or Location : Pinxton, Derbyshire. Equipment Used : Crt6900 Age : 60
Subject: Re: New to 10meter (Issued) Sun Mar 05, 2023 12:31 pm
Ps. It's not got all UK 40 Channels on. Only one I have is 19 and that's on ch33! I'm taking it to Knights one day next week to have them installed for a tenner.
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
Subject: Re: New to 10meter (Issued) Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:55 pm
Hello and welcome, Neil.
Nice set-up.
73s John.
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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
Subject: Re: New to 10meter (Issued) Sun Mar 05, 2023 6:31 pm
Hello Neil, welcome to the forum and back to the hobby.
We don't send out call signs automatically they are issued here on the forum upon request.
I can issue you one no problem but you will need to enter your specific QTH (nearest town or city) in your profile.
Best 73's Gary.
C.T. Admin.
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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 to 10meter (Issued) Mon Mar 06, 2023 7:29 am
Hi Neil, welcome to the CTDX Group 73s Steve.
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Bigneil New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-4782 Posts : 5 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2023-03-04 QTH or Location : Pinxton, Derbyshire. Equipment Used : Crt6900 Age : 60
Subject: Call sign Tue Mar 07, 2023 3:56 pm
Hi Gary. I'm on the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire border. I have put this in my profile. Looking forward to my call sign
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: New to 10meter (Issued) Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:28 pm
Hi Neil,
Welcome to Charlie Tango.
As stated by Gary we will need your specific QTH to be able to allocate you a call sign.
Today at 4:10 pm by VanRougeT4
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