New Call Sign

[BubbaDX]

I just got my call sign! Well, apparently it showed up in the database on Friday, but I was out of town camping until last night. My call sign is KD0ISF. Kind of long, but is mine! Now to start studying for the general exam.

 

[Sonwatcher]

Good deal ! General opens a lot of area to talk. You'll have fun !

 

[Wire Weasel]

And you can already shorten it up and get a custom suffix now if you want. Tech's can have a 1x3 starting with K,N or W

If interested, here's THE site for investigating vanity callsigns. Will let you search the lists for available calls.

N4MC's Vanity HQ

Enjoy and congrats!

 

[tmac68]

I'm not 100% sure on this but I think now that there are only 3 classes of license available 2x2's are also an option.

Congrats on the new call

 

[EDUK8TR]

From the W5YI Vanity Call sign FAQ section.

"Technician, Tech Plus and General Class operators may only apply for a "Group C or D" (1-by-3 or a 2-by-3) call sign format. A Group C call sign has 1 prefix letter followed by any numeral 0 (zero) through 9 and any three available suffix letters. (for example: K1AAA). A Group C prefix must have a K, N or W prefix -- but not the letter "A".. Group C call signs beginning with W or K seem to be the most popular. The 1x3 N callsigns are a popular choice because the suffix (the last three letters of a call sign) work well as the initials of the applicant. Another popular suffix is the applicant's current call sign suffix with the two beginning letters changed to W, K or N.(There are call signs that may not be selected that are reserved for certain state, US possessions, and othe special locations.)"

Hope this helps!

73 & Congrats!

Wayne C.