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Posted: 4/26/2021 8:32:37 PM EDT
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18 days
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Posted: 4/26/2021 8:34:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 18 days This. Every time |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 8:36:48 PM EDT
[#3]
Look up AE7Q.com and read.
All will be revealed. |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 9:06:34 PM EDT
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Today is 18 days. My three choices for 1x2 were denied. My first choice for a 1x3 says prediction/assignment, so I assume that I will get that one?
I will have to keep trying for a 1x2. KI5NKO soon to be K6KRC (my initials) |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 10:26:15 PM EDT
[#5]
Mine took around 2 weeks.
KK6DOA |
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Posted: 4/26/2021 10:55:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Today is 18 days. My three choices for 1x2 were denied. My first choice for a 1x3 says prediction/assignment, so I assume that I will get that one? I will have to keep trying for a 1x2. KI5NKO soon to be K6KRC (my initials) |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 12:13:22 AM EDT
[#7]
So is the fee for vanity calls applicable yet?
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Posted: 4/27/2021 12:54:21 AM EDT
[#8]
Quote HistoryQuoted: My three choices for 1x2 were denied. Virtually all 2x1 and 1x2 format callsigns are claimed on the day they become available. If you're not tracking them via a website or whatever your chances of getting a 4 character callsign are near zero. Saying, hey this is a cool callsign I think I'll apply for it, for a 4 character randomly selected callsign is zero chance. There are a very small number of less desirable letter combinations that aren't claimed immediately, you might be able to grab one of those. |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 6:27:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So is the fee for vanity calls applicable yet? Not yet -- supposedly sometime this summer. I was one of the lucky ones. On the very day my Extra upgrade appeared in the ULS, a 2X1 became available in my area, and I was able to get it. It has a phoentic weight of 9 and Morse weight of 46, so it's on the decent end of the scale. The exact same digits in a 1X2 became available last week. I was tempted, but passed for two reasons. One, if I were lucky enough to win it, my current callsign would be lost to anyone else for two years. And two, I'm sure all the locals who frequent the various repeaters in my area are already familiar with my callsign and it would only add confusion if I were to change it now. 11 people applied for that 1X2 last week. |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 10:26:32 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Virtually all 2x1 and 1x2 format callsigns are claimed on the day they become available. If you're not tracking them via a website or whatever your chances of getting a 4 character callsign are near zero. Saying, hey this is a cool callsign I think I'll apply for it, for a 4 character randomly selected callsign is zero chance. There are a very small number of less desirable letter combinations that aren't claimed immediately, you might be able to grab one of those. I was also a little surprised that OP didn’t check the existing call signs to confirm availability. 
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Posted: 4/27/2021 10:38:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was also a little surprised that OP didn't check the existing call signs to confirm availability. Check with QRZ at least, and save FCC the extra work and annoyance of silly requests for unavailable call signs. It doesn't help anyone. The really dopey ones are the ones rejected because the applicant doesn't have a high enough class license. That is downright stupid. |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 10:46:26 AM EDT
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Actually, I did check all callsigns in all 11 regions. My first three choices were 1X2 that were up for renewal. On two, they said I was too early, on one, too late. There are still a number of 1X2 that are available, but none were acceptable to me.
BTW - I am Extra, so I was definitely qualified to get a 1X2. I just missed out on the ones that I wanted. |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 10:59:49 AM EDT
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There is one 2x1 available in the 5 district right now: WC5X (been available since April 24)
http://www.ae7q.com/query/list/GenLicAvail.php?REGION=5 |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 11:00:31 AM EDT
[#14]
Yeah, with the demand for 1X2 and 2X1 callsigns being so high, you can't really be picky. You pretty much just need to keep applying for every available one until you finally win out. Your chances are extremely poor if you want a particular one.
The key for these 4-digit callsigns is to apply the first day that they are available. If you apply early, you are disqualified, and if you apply after the first day of availability, someone else probably applied on the first day and you lose again. You can file one application a day, so simply send one in everytime a new callsign is available. Good luck! |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 11:05:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There is one 2x1 available in the 5 district right now: WC5X (been available since April 24) http://www.ae7q.com/query/list/GenLicAvail.php?REGION=5 Two things: 1. The AE7Q page runs a day or two behind the FCC, so it is possible for someone to have already applied and AE7Q just hasn't reflected it yet. According to THIS, it has applied for. 2. The OP has indicated that he's predicted to win a 1X3. That means that any applications after that one will be rejected, unless he cancels that winning application first. |
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Posted: 4/27/2021 8:21:12 PM EDT
[#16]
2x2 for the win!
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Posted: 4/27/2021 8:25:47 PM EDT
[#17]
I was able to get my 1x3 several years ago. It was my Grandfathers. K7H**
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Posted: 4/27/2021 10:16:59 PM EDT
[#18]
I’m not overly content with a 3 call but just getting a 2x1, I should be happy. I still apply occasionally for a 1x2 call in 7 land but the competition is fierce.
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Posted: 4/28/2021 1:11:15 AM EDT
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It took a few tries, but I managed to get a 1x2 several years ago, when VanityHQ was still around. I don't miss my original 14-syllable 2x3 call all that much.
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Posted: 4/28/2021 6:00:23 AM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It took a few tries, but I managed to get a 1x2 several years ago, when VanityHQ was still around. I don't miss my original 14-syllable 2x3 call all that much. |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 6:10:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 2x2 for the win! I was fortunate enough to have my Advanced call issued as KK7SX. Then I forgot to check the box to keep that call when I upgraded to Extra. But I lucked out again when someone at the FCC must have seen I’m in Arizona, and gave me an even better call. No need for a vanity callsign. |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 9:20:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: As was I, but I decided to be polite (for a change) and not say anything, but you opened the door. Ha. Sorry if I may have across as a jerk to anyone. Not intended. Sometimes people don’t know they have the ability to check and see if the CSs are available. I suppose I could have worded it differently. 
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Posted: 4/28/2021 9:55:08 AM EDT
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My fist application was terminated due to me not understanding how the process works. But on my second application I was fortunate enough to get a nice 1x2. I think there were 4 people in competition for that one. I would have been happy with my second choice a 2x1 or even the 2x2 I picked out.
But coming from a long 2x3 a short 4 letter call is pretty nice. |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 10:10:06 AM EDT
[#24]
I am happy with my 2X2 as a lowly Advanced. (only difference is I can't have a two-letter prefix beginning with A)
Once I made up my mind about what prefix I wanted, it went smoothly. It took me the better part of a year to reflexively use the new call sign after 60 years as my old, original one. |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 10:28:04 AM EDT
[#25]
I was happy with my 2x2, other than I had a lot of trouble getting people to copy one of the phonetics in the suffix when trying to do VHF weak signal stuff.
Somewhat grudgingly I applied for a vanity 2x1 to rid myself of the troublesome phonetic, and ended up getting it. There were two I was looking at, unfortunately the one I would have preferred came up just a week after the first, so made it a pain. Should have applied for just that one I guess. Oh well. |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 10:42:38 AM EDT
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My "Vanity" callsign is the one I was issued 45 years ago. The only difference being that the FCC did away with novice calls about 2 or 3 months after I got mine so I went from a WN4 to a WA4. I've had it too long to change it now, it's part of who I am.
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Posted: 4/28/2021 11:53:33 AM EDT
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Does your vanity call sign renew when you renew your license or is it a separate application?
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Posted: 4/28/2021 12:23:26 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Does your vanity call sign renew when you renew your license or is it a separate application? |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 12:24:09 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Does your vanity call sign renew when you renew your license or is it a separate application? It renews. No additional paperwork. |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 12:27:31 PM EDT
[#30]
I felt the same way about vanity calls as many do, but after a 15 year hiatus I decided "What the hell." and applied.
No one else wanted the one I picked, so it was straightforward and painless. Only a few of the local guys I used to talk to are still around (or alive) so I didn't have to re-educate very many people. In retrospect, after one year in February, I like it and I am glad I did it. |
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Posted: 4/28/2021 4:20:56 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I felt the same way about vanity calls as many do, but after a 15 year hiatus I decided "What the hell." and applied...Only a few of the local guys I used to talk to are still around (or alive) so I didn't have to re-educate very many people. When I got my ticket, I never transmitted until I got my vanity call sign. I did it that way just so people wouldn't have to adjust to my new one. The first call sign assigned to me was a new one that no one had ever used before -- and I never used it either. 
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Posted: 4/29/2021 1:55:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wouldn't think one or two characters makes a difference but it feels like it does. I had a LL in my original. That Lima Lima messed people up Baez Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: It took a few tries, but I managed to get a 1x2 several years ago, when VanityHQ was still around. I don't miss my original 14-syllable 2x3 call all that much. Wouldn't think one or two characters makes a difference but it feels like it does. I had a LL in my original. That Lima Lima messed people up Baez My current call is 9 syllables. Not much of a change but I like it better. Original had both November and Juliette.
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Posted: 4/29/2021 6:25:54 AM EDT
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As soon as I was able I switched to 2x1. I didn't even try for a 1x2. All I wanted was for it to be short. Six syllables in English, eight phonetically. You can do better. I think the theoretical best would be four in English and five phonetically.
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Posted: 4/29/2021 6:34:53 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: When I got my ticket, I never transmitted until I got my vanity call sign. I did it that way just so people wouldn't have to adjust to my new one. The first call sign assigned to me was a new one that no one had ever used before -- and I never used it either. Same here. My original C/S didn't roll off the tongue, so to speak (no pun intended). Planning to get my Extra ticket in June but won't apply for a new C/S. The vanity I have now is my initials and it's a keeper!  |
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Posted: 4/29/2021 7:34:53 AM EDT
[#35]
The call sign I was issued when I received my Advanced didn't excite me. One day on a local 2 mtr. net one of the gang mentioned that my new call sign was OK. Duh! It dawned on me that it was a great call sign for working DX . KC8OK.
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Posted: 4/29/2021 9:45:40 AM EDT
[#36]
I did it again.
Sorry. |
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Posted: 4/29/2021 1:54:55 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I could have gotten five syllables (in English) but chose a prefix which makes it seven. (WA1 instead of KA1) WA1 calls were issued before KA1 calls, so I picked the "older" prefix, since I have been licensed so long. A few letters are one syllable in the International Phonetic (English) Alphabet, (G, M) most are two, and several are three. (I, J, N, R, S, U, ) Too dumb to check if I have hit the "Edit" or the "Quote" button. |
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Posted: 4/29/2021 2:14:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The call sign I was issued when I received my Advanced didn't excite me. One day on a local 2 mtr. net one of the gang mentioned that my new call sign was OK. Duh! It dawned on me that it was a great call sign for working DX . KC8OK. Quote HistoryQuoted: The call sign I was issued when I received my Advanced didn't excite me. One day on a local 2 mtr. net one of the gang mentioned that my new call sign was OK. Duh! It dawned on me that it was a great call sign for working DX . KC8OK. Oscar is the phonetic that I had a difficult time getting people to copy. Oscar, Ocean, Ontario, didn't matter. Quoted: A few letters are one syllable in the International Phonetic (English) Alphabet, (G, M) When I was looking at vanity calls, the two I was wanting ended in G or M. What a coincidence 
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Posted: 4/29/2021 2:23:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Oscar is the phonetic that I had a difficult time getting people to copy. Oscar, Ocean, Ontario, didn't matter. When I was looking at vanity calls, the two I was wanting ended in G or M. What a coincidence |
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Posted: 4/29/2021 5:21:49 PM EDT
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I really wanted a Tango Tango ending.
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Posted: 4/29/2021 5:32:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Planning to get my Extra ticket in June... There is a testing session in Bloomington in two days (Saturday). |
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Posted: 5/8/2021 2:50:56 PM EDT
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Quoted: How long does it take to get a vanity callsign approved? I applied on April 8? Mine was done in less than 8 hours electronically. |
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Posted: 5/8/2021 3:14:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I really wanted a Tango Tango ending. Mine's close; "TTK". |
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Posted: 5/8/2021 3:22:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mine's close; "TTK". We had an STU, but he moved away, and we had a WHO, but he is dead. |
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Posted: 5/8/2021 5:27:05 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: We have a guy in the area whose suffix is TTT, and I know a guy whose suffix is UUU. We had an STU, but he moved away, and we had a WHO, but he is dead. A friend and I took our tests at the same time. He got "TTN", I got "TTK". At first I liked his call better but then another friend came up with the phonetics "Ten Thousand Kilowatts" for mine and I liked that better than "Ten Thousand Nerds". |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 6:12:19 PM EDT
[#46]
I kept my original 2 x 3 call. I just got used to it, my truck plates are ham plates, QSL cards, etc.
I played with the idea of a vanity call on and off, but didn't want to join the pile up for a short call. At this point, I'll stay with my 2 x 3. 9 syllables isn't too bad. And I do have G and M mixed in there. |
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Posted: 5/11/2021 6:16:23 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I kept my original 2 x 3 call. I just got used to it, my truck plates are ham plates, QSL cards, etc. I played with the idea of a vanity call on and off, but didn't want to join the pile up for a short call. At this point, I'll stay with my 2 x 3. 9 syllables isn't too bad. And I do have G and M mixed in there. My 1X3 was five saying letters and the number and eleven phonetically. (I was licensed for 60 years before I decided to get a vanity call a year go) |
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Posted: 5/12/2021 10:31:00 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: My 2X2 is nine syllables phonetically, and seven just saying the letters and number. My 1X3 was five saying letters and the number and eleven phonetically. (I was licensed for 60 years before I decided to get a vanity call a year go) Wow, 60 years! You win, I'm just a pup at 39 years. 
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Posted: 5/12/2021 10:37:23 AM EDT
[#49]
I earned KV4X_ when I tested. I'll keep it. Perhaps if I become a big time CW guy, I'd think about changing it.
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Posted: 5/12/2021 10:51:43 AM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Wow, 60 years! You win, I'm just a pup at 39 years. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: My 2X2 is nine syllables phonetically, and seven just saying the letters and number. My 1X3 was five saying letters and the number and eleven phonetically. (I was licensed for 60 years before I decided to get a vanity call a year go) Wow, 60 years! You win, I'm just a pup at 39 years. I'm really a pup at 29 then 
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