Makes sense, John, which is why I tended to use "portable" in the past.
Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 11:09 AM
Subject: Re: question about propper call sign designator when making HF
contacts in RV
> 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
>>
>
>
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