How can I tell if a call log is available?
These can be accessed at www.fcc.gov/uls. Click on the button labeled ‘Application Search’ or ‘License Search’ and use the ‘General Search’ option. (Amateur Radio Information can be accessed by searching on radio service codes ‘HA’ – sequentially assigned call signs and ‘HV’ – vanity call signs.
What is call sign of a ship?
A Call Sign is a unique alphanumeric identity that belongs to the vessel and acts in the same way as the registration number of a car. The Call Sign enables two vessels with the same vessel name to be identified separately.
How can I find out what call signs I have?
You can find available call signs by using the FCC’s ULS search function, but that system can be quite cumbersome because it’s designed to return information on only one call sign at a time. WM7D call-sign database offers a good search function that allows wildcard characters, which speeds your search for that perfect call sign.
Can a vanity call sign be a club call sign?
A Vanity call sign is a call sign that the licensee wants assigned by the FCC for use in place of an existing call sign (or for an Amateur Radio club, it is a call sign assigned to replace the existing FCC-assigned club license call sign). Newly licensed individuals and newly licensed clubs cannot get a Vanity call sign as their first call sign.
What to do if your call sign license has expired?
If your license grant has expired you must first renew the license. After the renewal of your license is granted, you may file a vanity call sign request. You can change your name or address at the time of your vanity call sign request, by filing FCC Form 605.
How to change your name for a call sign?
You can change your name or address at the time of your vanity call sign request, by filing FCC Form 605. The call sign you are requesting may already be assigned. Refer to the Universal Licensing System License Search for verification.