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New member saying Hello; 26CT2271 issued
Topic Started: Wednesday, 14. December 2016, 23:55 (206 Views)
Craftsmen
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26 Charlie Tango 2271

Hi all,

My name is Richard and I come from Telford, in Shropshire.
I have had CB's before in my early twenties when I used it for communicating with my mates on and around the Hills on the Welsh Borders where I used to live. I have dug out my old CB (Midland 77-095) from the attic and put it in my van as I spend 2 or more hours a day driving.
I've talked to lots of people o we the airways and will upgrade to SSB radio and start DXing.
I'm self-employed as a skill Carpenter and plumber, and restore old houses.

My kids are all 18+ now and this seems to be a great way to meet and talk to people outside my work and family, as generally I'm always working. So I need to renew my CV hobby and start DXing. Also in need of some helpful advice on the best way to body mount an twig, as I seem to be doing it wrong and getting high SWR and have to use a magmount.

My current setup a Midland 77-095 which I've owned from new as well as a springer on a magmount. I also have a small helper so I can get longer DX's. I'm also got a CRE 8900 to be fitted after Christmas ( my wife helpfully put it up as my Christmas present when she saw it arrive in the post :-( oh well could of been worse)

I will also be going to join the local radio club.

Nice to meet you all,

Richard.
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Rotel RVC 240
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26 Charlie Tango 950

Hi Richard and welcome to the forum, not as many on the radios as back in the day but quite a few on ssb especially on Wednesdays when there are a few mid week nets. A bit of advice would be to swap the stinger for a Sirio 4000 or modulator antenna.
Edited by Rotel RVC 240, Thursday, 15. December 2016, 00:05.
26 CT 950 YOUR SIGNAL IS ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR ANTENNA AND THE PROPAGATION https://www.facebook.com/DRX111/
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26 Charlie Tango 2271

Thanks,

Sorry a silly question, but what's a modulated antenna.

If it helps the van is a fiat ducatto high top lwb van.
The only reason I went with a stinger is it bends over when I hit low branches.
So my next question is will the 4000 bend or break.

Thanks Richarx
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26 Charlie Tango 1836

Hello Richard, welcome to the forum,

73s Gary.
26CT1836 2E0GGQ
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26 Charlie Tango 1369

:hi: Richard and welcome to the Charlie Tango group.

26CT1369 John.

Have a good one.
MAY THE DX BE WITH YOU.
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26 Charlie Tango 950

A Sirio antenna will be to long for the van but the modulator should be ok and are flexible http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/260620638572
26 CT 950 YOUR SIGNAL IS ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR ANTENNA AND THE PROPAGATION https://www.facebook.com/DRX111/
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9 Charlie Tango 2020

Hi Richard :thumb:
Welcome to the CT DX group.
Jeff 9ct2020 Canada :beer: :cheers:
Jeff 9-CT-2020 / 26/9-CT-2020 / 9-TM-491

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26 Charlie Tango 573

Hi Richard,
Welcome to CT DX group,
I have issued you the call-sign : 26CT2271, good luck,
Nik
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26 Charlie Tango 763

Hello and welcome, Richard. :hi:

73s John.
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26 Charlie Tango 2271

Thanks everyone, and for the info I'll order that antenna tomorrow. :-)
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