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Sam Vimes
Joined: 21 May 2006 Posts: 120 Location: Doncaster UK
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:13 Post subject: Ham Sandwich |
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I noticed Ace Deli' "fessed" up to being a "Ham".... I wondered how many others on the forum
had at some time spent hours, weeks, and months learning all the black arts and secret handshakes
of the RSGB?
Earlier this year, I re-licensed myself, so I could play with my toys (legally) again. I was pleasantly suprised
to learn it was "Free" or a one off £20 payment for a lifetime license........ AND you could do it all on line
which was great.
I was even asked about my preferences for a callsign? Wow, has that changed or what? Unheard of in days
gone bye, unless you inherited your late parents callsign.
Anyway, I unfortunately had to cough up the £20, cos I'm to old and passed my RAE too long ago. But It's worth
getting your licence if you can get it again for noubt, and you don't have to mess about renewing it each year.
I did eventually select my old, original callsign, as all the new ones had way to many letters, and besides I
would have to learn it all again :?
Andy (G1DUL) _________________
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rebelrider4711
Joined: 24 Oct 2006 Posts: 209 Location: Bridgnorth, Shropshire. U.K.
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 16:57 Post subject: |
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8) okay i will put my hands up too, my call sign is M3FAL. Regards Franklyn... _________________ Delica, if only I'd known sooner *******
Delica exceed Star Wagon 2.5 TD Auto 4x4 1993
Green over gold .........................Cool......
Low roof, Roofrack, Rear Ladder S.W.B. L300 / bike Yamaha XVS 1100 Dragstar. 2002 |
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green1
Joined: 05 Jul 2006 Posts: 312 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2007 18:47 Post subject: |
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VE6RAH here,
In Canada licensing is also a one time fee and then free for life, Callsigns are also at your choosing (assuming they are available)
We also get a special deal where our number plates for the vehicle are our callsign at no extra charge
73 DE VE6RAH _________________
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crosscountrywireless
Joined: 10 Nov 2005 Posts: 10 Location: Bolton, Lancs
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Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:42 Post subject: |
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okay, my callsign is G4HYG.
I like the Canadian idea where you can get your callsign on your numberplate for free. I've checked mine with the DVLA and it would cost £499!
73,
Chris |
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Sam Vimes
Joined: 21 May 2006 Posts: 120 Location: Doncaster UK
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 20:48 Post subject: |
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I seem to remember the government (spit) saying many years ago, that when we adopted the previous license plate configurations,
with the single prefix letter rather than the suffix, that we would have first pop at our call signs
Ye Right! Of course we did.................Not.
Typical government BS
Glad at least it worked for the Canadians.. :D _________________
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petemillis
Joined: 11 Mar 2004 Posts: 709 Location: Brighton, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 15:42 Post subject: |
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Me M3KXZ - do a google and you'll find me lots. Still not got round to getting the intermediate as been too tied up with "other stuff".
Pete _________________ Pete
1995 Delica Space Gear Exceed (PE8W) in LaGuardia silver with chrome tints and BIG round things. |
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scottie
Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 17 Location: Edinburgh
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Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 22:16 Post subject: callsigns |
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Well here is another one……..well two actually, gm0otx AND gm8zuy.
Now go steady with the age related thing……I was only a kid when I got the gm8 ticket .
73's and good DX |
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Yojimbo
Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 1202 Location: Bucks
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Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 15:09 Post subject: |
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M0YOJ |
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skyman
Joined: 25 Feb 2007 Posts: 250 Location: Ely Cambs.
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Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 21:36 Post subject: |
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G6jad :D _________________ 94 Green over Grey SWB Exceed with Crystalite Roof |
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trik
Joined: 18 Jan 2005 Posts: 24 Location: nr Doncaster
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Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 20:49 Post subject: Me too |
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Yup,me too.G1PLB
trik :D |
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johnny diamond
Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 650 Location: Doncaster
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Posted: Sat Oct 27, 2007 15:01 Post subject: |
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Y D X 33 long time since i had a rig thou _________________ WHAT IF THE HOKEY COKEY IS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT ??? |
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manarth
Joined: 25 Nov 2007 Posts: 24 Location: London
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M1BBR...but all I seem to use these days is PMR and marine radio.
I might fit a CB for offroading though. _________________ Marcus |
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Richie23
Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 16 Location: Belper, Derbyshire
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 23:15 Post subject: |
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Mine is 2E0YPG, usually on foot with my portable FT817 when I'm up mountains or whatever, and have never used it in the Deli. |
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moggymarts
Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Posts: 35 Location: sw scotland
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Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 22:55 Post subject: radio ham |
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hi my name is martin at the moment I am 2M0GDF
and will be takeing my advance in june takeing on my late farther in laws call sign GM0GDF
I am an owner of a Delica Space Gear td
which I will be picking up on Friday I am well pleased
73 martin 2M0GDF |
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Fostlongstrider Lifetime member
Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 2590 Location: Hedon, East Yorks
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:13 Post subject: |
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Do you still have to learn morse code for the licence?
I started way back in the 60s but got sidetracked by women and rock n' roll and never completed the course.
Ian. _________________ Ian.
All the best from the East Riding of Yorkshire.
'93 L300 Super Exceed Corse Gray over Grace Silver.Auto.
Flying Brick Supporter. |
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moggymarts
Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Posts: 35 Location: sw scotland
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:55 Post subject: radio ham |
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hi Ian
no you don't have the morse code in the exam and the advance exam is not as easy as the
first two but it is a grate hobbie .
73martin 2M0GDF |
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Fostlongstrider Lifetime member
Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 2590 Location: Hedon, East Yorks
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:19 Post subject: |
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I was thinking of looking into it down here using a 2 metre band set which is the main set used here,have the wiring,mounting plate,and antenna mount already as she was a taxi,have to find out about licencing as they don't seem to do complicated things down here like in the UK.
Would be handy for emergencies and when I lose the mobile phone signal.
Ian. _________________ Ian.
All the best from the East Riding of Yorkshire.
'93 L300 Super Exceed Corse Gray over Grace Silver.Auto.
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moggymarts
Joined: 11 Mar 2009 Posts: 35 Location: sw scotland
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:21 Post subject: hi ian |
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yes a 2m set up is good as you can get all the repeter frequences all around the uk ,it is good you have every thing there
for you.as for the mobile phone you can use it as for information licence is very easy do you have an amiture radio culb near you as there you can get help from othere ham and they will be able to get you on a exam .i have a base station at my home an icom 746 and a hand held for my mobile some day i woul like to get a mobile for the Delica .hope this helps you ian.
73 martin 2M0GDF |
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Fostlongstrider Lifetime member
Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 2590 Location: Hedon, East Yorks
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Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:36 Post subject: |
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No clubs here as I can see but loads of people use the 2 metre band and the Police have a 24hr monitor on 2 frequencies which is handy if you get stuck somewhere.
Will look into it further.
Ian. _________________ Ian.
All the best from the East Riding of Yorkshire.
'93 L300 Super Exceed Corse Gray over Grace Silver.Auto.
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nuty b/p
Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 12 Location: SKIPTON YORKSHIRE
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:24 Post subject: |
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Hy from 2e0ntt in Skipton North yorks.
I play radio with the craven radio club, none as cragis.
we are out once a month castles on the air top band contests
wabing hy hy, sota with the 817 on the hills.
I am going up to Fort Willam ror the pre 65 trial :D just watching.
Look for cravenradioamateurgroup web site for picks off my Deli.
yours Richard 73s |
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