Shaun:
Well, I think others might disagree with the portable designation,
especially if you're moving, as in a car or an RV.
But then again, some I talked to said exactly what you are saying.
73 de KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shaun Oliver" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 11:12 AM
Subject: Re: question about propper call sign designator when making HF
contacts in RV
> as I understand it, the propper designator is portable no mattter the
> state, whether it be stationary or not.
>
> Shaun
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> On 21/03/2008 1:37 AM, the old scribe known as T Behler was able to
> impart this pearl of wisdom:
>> 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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