Help on re-activating old license

[railroadtime]

I need some help. I had a first class license in the 50s and 60s but let it lapse. So I would like to re-activate it.
How can I find out if it is still available. WA7CTA
What would I have to do to re-activate it?
One of my sons is getting interested in getting into this and is studying for the tests. I looked at the report on this unit Yaesu VX-8r and it looks like it might be a nice unit.
Any help would be appreciated.

Neil

 

[packrat]

Neil,

You can not reactivate a license after it has lapsed for that period of time. You will have to take the test again, but it is MUCH easier now. As for your old call, you can use the callsign lookup on most any ham sight to see if it has been reissued, and if not, after you are licensed again, request it as a vanity call.

Good luck in the testing.

PR

 

[HiDef]

Here's a site that shows callsign availability. See you on the air.

N4MC's Vanity HQ

 

[kd7eir]

It looks like WA7CTA is available.

I have a VX-8R and it is truly a spectacular little radio!

 

[railroadtime]

Thanks all.
Will see how it goes.

Neil

 

[Wire Weasel]

Yep, you'll have to re-test. They will issue you a callsign. Then you can turn around through the Vanity System and apply for your old call. As long as it's available and no one else wants it and is applying for it at the same time as you, it will be yours again...for approximately $20.

Good luck

 

[ke7vvt]

Don't forget to add in the one time $10 fee for the vehicle license plate.