[Milsurplus] Re: [MARS] Tactical Radio Call signs

[Hue Miller]

On Fri, 11 Mar 2005, Bob Wilder wrote:

> Do not know where to start on this question.  During WW2 ships had a 4 letter 
> call sign, such as NWVC (USS LST-325) used on CW and a voice tactical call 
> sign.  I wish to know where I can find any tactical call sign used by LST-325 
> during WW2.  This is needed bring our radio restoration up to date.  During 
> June there will be a ham operation on 3885 using WW2 equipment and former 
> tactical calls will also be used and it would be great if LST-325 can check 
> in to the net with hers,
>
> Bob Wilder

This call sign would have changed for every mission or operation or even within
same. Unless you can find some kind of diary you're out of luck, and may as well
settle for some typical callsign such as "Aztec",  "Ranger",  "Gambler", etc.

The book "Navy Retread" talks continuously about what he heard over the TBS
and the callsigns used. In many cases the radio op on this DE didn't know all the
callsign names used and had to guess what kind of ship he was hearing.  Maybe
i'll quote some of the interesting stuff if i can make time. -Hue Miller