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Does the FCC e-mail when a vanity call sign is approved?
I submitted an application for a vanity call sign a little over 18 days ago, and it's marked "pending". I presume that it will be processed soon, but the FCC's ULS search page is being slow ...
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Change of Address and Callsign Zone
I'm about to permanently move to another US state, which is in another callsign zone. Will I be forced to get a new callsign in the new zone?
Also, when I started, when one was traveling in another ...
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What are the regulation requirements for running a repeater?
When I try to find information on the requirements to run a repeater, I just see a lot of results related to building one. But I'm wondering about USA regulations.
Does one need a particular license?...
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GMRS Call Sign for Technician
I have a GMRS License and am currently studying for my Technician License. Once I pass the exam, can I use my GMRS Call Sign?
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Transferring old callsign to a club?
A new vanity callsign will be granted to me (currently in pending level 2 stage).
Can I transfer my current soon to be cancelled callsign (vanity) to a club which I am trustee without waiting the ...
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What to do when accidental emission can't be given a call sign ID?
Yes, obviously, it would be best if there's not an emission that doesn't include a call sign ID. Part 97 seems to say this should never, ever occur (the law is often written in that kind of black-and-...
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Call sign ID for a "homebrew" or improvised repeater?
I saw a couple YouTube videos last night about setting up a repeater using a pair of cheap hand-held radios and, at its simplest, an audio patch cable to connect the speaker output of one radio to the ...
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What happens to your callsign if you migrate?
If, as an amateur radio operator, you're licensed in one country with a callsign, let's suppose, the US and you migrate to, say, Germany, will you have to reapply and obtain a new callsign?
What if ...
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Using a Deceased Club Member's Call Sign for Field Day
The Secretary of our club passed away unexpectedly last week. With Field Day rapidly approaching in the U.S., the board is wondering if there is any legitimate way for the club to use the deceased ...
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Is using /AE compulsory?
I'm taking the exam to upgrade my licence to Extra soon, but I'm concerned the ULS might not update in time for Field Day, when I'm supposed to be supervising (and using my call-sign for) my club's ...
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How often are we required to send our callsign?
Amateurs on the radio and online tell us we MUST ID at the start of our transmissions.
A couple of hams on 75m sometimes take me to task for not saying my callsign right away.
'The FCC says so'.
Is ...
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Is there any downside to getting a vanity callsign?
I just got my HAM license, and I have been thinking about getting a 1×3 vanity that I can remember more easily.
This question is partially in reference to this passage on the FCC site:
A club ...
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Can I use a Hawaiian call sign on the mainland?
A ham is initially licensed in Hawaii as KH6ABC (example only). If he subsequently moves to the mainland, can he keep his geographically restricted "KH" call sign or must it be changed?
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Are amateur radio call signs unique among all radio call signs?
Idle curiosity:
Are the call signs of amateur radio operators distinct from call signs in all other radio services, such that there can be no ambiguity even if the relevant license and band(s) of ...
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What should I do if my call is being used by someone else?
I've been contacted by others who want to verify a DX with me, but I was not operating at that time! It appears that someone made several contacts using my callsign for a short window of time one day....
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