Miller3118
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Remember your CB radio call sign?
- Thread starter TheSpaceMan
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KAHO6655
KJP7358
Padiinst
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KFX 8357 LONG ISLAND NEW YORK
KGE1931 then 1964 ham WAØJKT now WØJKT
KACZ3806 I was 13 and finally saved up the $10. The same year or next they did away with them 
KAIY2285, I think, from about 1973 or 1974,
Jimsterbob
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Is someone collecting these responses and making a new database,
Mine was KAZT 0146, used around 1976, I think
Interesting to see the wide range of calls here.
Currently I have an Amateur Radio call sign and a GMRS call sign. Just got the GMRS to see how popular it is used in adventuring, off-roading and such (seems to be popular with folks that haven't done the amateur radio method). GMRS and FRS (the so-called bubble pack walkies you can buy at Wal-Mart, Target, etc.) share the same frequencies (but with different power outputs and such); and since you just buy your GMRS from the FCC (no test involved, except for figuring out how to navigate their web-site); it seems to be getting more popular. You can even have repeaters.
Mine was KAZT 0146, used around 1976, I think
Interesting to see the wide range of calls here.
Currently I have an Amateur Radio call sign and a GMRS call sign. Just got the GMRS to see how popular it is used in adventuring, off-roading and such (seems to be popular with folks that haven't done the amateur radio method). GMRS and FRS (the so-called bubble pack walkies you can buy at Wal-Mart, Target, etc.) share the same frequencies (but with different power outputs and such); and since you just buy your GMRS from the FCC (no test involved, except for figuring out how to navigate their web-site); it seems to be getting more popular. You can even have repeaters.
Steve-KM4JZJ
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KCL8452
Papa-Alpha
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In The Netherlands we don't have an official cb-radio callsign, but only a self created skipname.
Since the early 70's i am cb radio station Papa Alpha from the Netherlands, operator Harry.
And still the same design QSL-card after all those years.
Unfortunately the use of paper qsl cards is currently nil the last years.
But if you like to swap, just let me now, i sent you mine!
Since the early 70's i am cb radio station Papa Alpha from the Netherlands, operator Harry.
And still the same design QSL-card after all those years.
Unfortunately the use of paper qsl cards is currently nil the last years.
But if you like to swap, just let me now, i sent you mine!
Mind was KTR3679.
Blossom89
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My old CB call sign from about 1973-74 was KJN 3500 talking from Southeastern Kentucky.
Blossom89
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Unfortunately, I have absolutely no idea where the original license ever got off to. I was still living with my parents when I got it so I imagine it was tossed out 30-40 years ago. Likely in one of my several house moves after moving out of my parents home.
My father was 19W3649 in the late 50's to early 60's. Then KBP3745 in the late 60's. My grandfather also had a 19W callsign changing to KLO1639. For the life of me I cannot remember mine. Getting old sucks. Also still have my dad's original Heathkit CB he built.
Blossom89
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I know what you mean about getting old & forgetful. I came across a photo of an old '71 Chevrolet pickup that I had put a CB into at the time & in the picture I could see much of my call sign in stick on letters on the rear window. Well at least I could clearly see the 3500 & it was enough to jog my memory to remember the "KJN" part. It was taken at a dirt race track in the early 1980's sometime & someone was sitting on the top of the truck & one of their legs was covering the "J".
I've said years ago, here on this thread, I not only remember my call sign from 1976, but also STILL have my original license. LOL. To the ones that came onboard later, yea, you used to have a paper license and have it displayed with your radio. It was and is KAKD 8163. Those were the days before 40 channels. Only 23. LOL. Have a good day all. Sign me off as the one Blue Knight.
