You will need to get ur own license first. Then you have to go through the vanity process to get his call. If his call is still active, then you may have to provide FCC with proof of his passing.As family you will get first dibbs. If it is a 1x2(w8ab), 2x1(wa8b), or 2x2(wa8bc) call, you need an extra class license to get it though.
Rich
Look up the rules for vanity callsigns.
See what class of license is needed to hold that call.
Pass the test for that level of better of callsign.
Apply using close relative stipulation.
Do not make any info including the callsign available on a radio site. If your grandfather's call is a good one someone will notify the FCC of his passing and grab it before you are eligible.
Look up the rules for vanity callsigns.
See what class of license is needed to hold that call.
Pass the test for that level of better of callsign.
Apply using close relative stipulation.
Do not make any info including the callsign available on a radio site. If your grandfather's call is a good one someone will notify the FCC of his passing and grab it before you are eligible.
Yes-- don't post the callsign anywhere. If someone who has the appropriate class license wants it and gets it before you're ready there won't be anything you can do about it.
Rick
Every available call sign is available for anyone to view.