that's how I always took it.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Buddy Brannan" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: question about propper call sign designator when making HF 
contacts in RV


> Howdy,
>
> While there is no legal requirement to sign anything after your
> callsign, here's the deal anyway.
>
> Bfore (I think) 1978, you did have to sign mobile or portable, as well
> as the call district you were mobile or portable in. For instance, if
> you were driving your car in Oklahoma, you might say "KB8TYJ portable
> 5". This is no longer required. You don't even have to tell the FCC if
> you're going to be away from your home station for an extended period
> of time.
>
> Having said that, "mobile" and "portable" are actually defined. Some
> people I know believe "Portable" means "using a handheld radio" (i.e.
> walking = portable), but that isn't so.
>
> The second and third scenarios are correct: you don't have to sign
> with anything extra. However, if you choose to do so, "portable" means
> "at a specific location that is not your home station location". Thus,
> being parked in an RV park overnight would constitute "portable".
> "Mobile" means "In motion, or at an unspecified location", or
> something like that. Thus, if you're driving your RV, or are stopped
> at a Wendy's or a gas station, you're mobile.
>