Well, when I was on vacation with a go kit setup, which is pretty much what 
you're doing when stationary, I didn't say anything though many would have 
said portable. Thinking back, portable is probably what I should have been 
saying, in case someone looked me up and wondered why my address and where I 
said I was on the air were 2 completely different places. Mobile though, 
implies you're moving, or will be with in seconds, I always thought so when 
you're staying somewhere, I guess portable or nothing is probably best. I do 
know though, when you check in to a net as mobile, they take you for 
comments and stuff first because you're assumed to be moving at the time and 
might be out of range soon or festinated so I wouldn't use that stopped 
unless it's just a case of you're in a parking lot waiting for someone to 
get something quick and come back out.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 10:37 AM
Subject: question about propper call sign designator when making HF contacts 
in RV


> Hi, all.
>
> To some, the answer to the following question may seem obvious, but based 
> on
> some questions and responses I got while on my extended RV road trip last
> Summer, the answer may not be so clear.
>
> What is the proper designator that I should be using with my call sign 
> when
> traveling in the RV?
>
> Originally, I had thought "mobile" or / M would be the best, since the RV 
> is
> a vehicle, and whether stationary or moving, I'm using my mobile set-up.
>
> However, while some agree with that designation, others have not, 
> suggesting
> that when I'm stationary, as in being camped somewhere, I should use
> "portable" or /p as my designator.
>
> Still others have said I need use no special designator at all.
>
> I just happened to think of this question this morning, and would be
> interested in anyone's thoughts.
>
> Thanks as always, and 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>