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Call Sign : 26-CT-3362 Posts : 36 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2020-02-24 QTH or Location : Stretford, Manchester Equipment Used : SS7900,Whistler TRX1, Baofeng 1702, CRT Space-U, HackRF 1, Radio Shack Pro97 Age : 60
Subject: New to the group. (Issued) Mon Feb 24, 2020 2:43 pm
Hi Everyone.
Just returned to the hobby after a 30 year break. Can't believe how much things have moved on. And, to be honest, I'm a bit out of my depth. Was used to analogue scanning and CB'ing. A lot of the interesting stuff to listen to seems to have gone digital. On my retirement I decided to treat myself to a couple of up-to-date receivers. Bl**dy-'el. My eyes are watering trying to get my head around SDR. It's a different language to me. Object Orientated Scanning, Talk Groups, Time Slots, etc. I guess what I'm looking for here is some help.
I bought a Whistler TRX1 for general use and a HackRF1 + PortaPack for use with SDR# on the computer. I'm OK with the basics, but at a total loss with the programming side of things. Would be grateful to hear from anyone who might be of assistance with these things before I reach for the sledge-hammer!!!
Regards, Zodian (Ant)
GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Amateur Radio Call Sign 2E0GGQ Posts : 4488 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 the group. (Issued) Mon Feb 24, 2020 7:35 pm
Hello Ant,
Welcome to the forum and back to the hobby.
You can post your specific questions in the relevant sections of the forum and we'll do our best to answer them for you. Things have indeed moved on a lot!!!!
If you are planning on transmitting on C.B. or PMR and would like a C.T. call sign let me know and I'll allocate one to you.
Best 73's Gary.
C.T. Admin.
John123 CT Directors
Call Sign : 26CT763 Posts : 4597 Times Thanked : 166 Join date : 2019-06-27 QTH or Location : Manchester Equipment Used : Optima, Superstar 360fm, Stalker 9fdx, President Jack Age : 50
Subject: Re: New to the group. (Issued) Tue Feb 25, 2020 12:12 am
Hello and welcome, Ant.
73s John.
Zodian01 New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-3362 Posts : 36 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2020-02-24 QTH or Location : Stretford, Manchester Equipment Used : SS7900,Whistler TRX1, Baofeng 1702, CRT Space-U, HackRF 1, Radio Shack Pro97 Age : 60
Subject: Re: New to the group. (Issued) Tue Feb 25, 2020 4:04 am
Hi all, and thanks for the warm welcome. I am planning to transmit now that I've been informed that it's okay to use the 27mhz slot legally. Had my eye on a sideband unit so will take the plunge, and will also fire-up the 446.
Gary, please could you allocate me a C.T. call sign. I would be most grateful.
Regards, Ant.
GaryWilson CT Directors
Call Sign : 26-CT-1836 Amateur Radio Call Sign 2E0GGQ Posts : 4488 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 the group. (Issued) Tue Feb 25, 2020 6:08 am
Hello Ant,
I am delighted to allocate you 26-CT-3362 may you have good luck with it.
73's Gary.
C.T. Admin.
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 the group. (Issued) Tue Feb 25, 2020 7:36 am
Hi Ant, welcome to the CTDX group 73s Steve.
Zodian01 New Member
Call Sign : 26-CT-3362 Posts : 36 Times Thanked : 0 Join date : 2020-02-24 QTH or Location : Stretford, Manchester Equipment Used : SS7900,Whistler TRX1, Baofeng 1702, CRT Space-U, HackRF 1, Radio Shack Pro97 Age : 60
Subject: Re: New to the group. (Issued) Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:11 am
Many thanks to everyone, time to hit e-bay and browse the rigs.
Today at 6:21 pm by Razz229
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