For the last couple of years, I've been hearing beat cars add the letter "R" to the end of their callsign, for example "eighteen thirty one Robert." This only happens on first watch. Does anyone know what that's for?
Usually the letter designations are specialized units. Couple exceptions to this rule is the Midnight Beat Cars use the letter designation "R" Robert. The reason for this is the end times for the 3rd watch (afternoons) overlap with the 1st watch (overnight).If you're listening around 2130 or later, you'll hear this.