Ham radio call signs by country

Amateur radio or ham radio call signs are unique identifiers for the 19,500 licensed operators in australia. For atv, you can id every 10 minutes for a long transmission and at the end of the transmission by putting legible call letters within the viewing area of the picture andor by speaking or by mcw the call letters on the sound subcarrier. Famous hams and exhams from the original famous hams and exhams list from wa6fah the original famous hams and exhams list by n2gj and w2sg astronaut and former astronaut hams. Amateur call sign systems federal communications commission. The international telecommunication union itu allocates call sign prefixes for radio and television stations of all types. With amateur radio call signs in the us, there are two things that you must remember. Call signs are regulated internationally by the itu as well as nationally in the uk by the office of communication, known as ofcom. The call sign must have been unassigned for at least two years.

Callsigns of some famous hams and exhams may have changed recently due to the vanity call program. How to find old amateur radio call signs many times, persons doing research about their ancestors know that a relative was a ham radio operator, and they are interested in learning the call sign held by that person. By agreement, these prefix letters are allocated to the united states by the international telecommunication union itu. Most radio stations are issued a call sign also known as call letters by the government that licenses or authorizes them. The format refers to the number of prefix and suffix letters before and after the area numeral. No matter the reason, this article can help you choose your ideal vanity call sign. The international telecommunications union itu governs the range of call signs each country gets. Names and places search this form can be used to search for names, cities and towns, states and zip codes. Jul 26, 2015 t1c02 which of the following is a valid us amateur radio station call sign. Everyones choice will be personal for them and limited by the group of call signs available to them based on their license class, geographic location, previously issued call signs, etc. Radio amateur association fo greece licensing ham radio. The information contained on this page has been collected from several different sources. Amateur radio call signs are allocated to amateur radio operators around the world. License search amateur license search enter a zip code and probably click active licensees.

Technician class series call signs everything ham radio. Kh, nh, and wh prefixed 2x2 call signs are issued to amateurs in the pacific area. The ham radio call sign is the most often used ham radio code by ham radio operators when communicating with other amateur radio operators in the world. Please email us if you know of other call sign lists. International call sign series american radio relay league. About arrl dxcc country list the resource is currently listed in in a single category. International prefixes radio society of great britain main site. Each red dot represents one or more hams with a street address in the fcc database. Worldwide amateur radio callsign prefixes october 2006. Call signs are frequently still used by north american broadcast stations, in addition to amateur radio and other international radio stations that continue to identify by call signs around the world. All ham radio call signs begin with letters or numbers taken from blocks assigned to each country of the world by the itu international telecommunications union.

An example of a typical ham radio call sign is g3ywx. Each country is allocated prefixes for the radio call signs. It identifies the country that issued your license and may also specify where you live within that country. Also very old amateur radio callsigns may only have one or two letters. Each new sequentially assigned call sign is sequentially selected from the alphabetized regionalgroup list for the licensees operator class and mailing address.

Call signs meant for amateur radio follow the itus article 19, specifically. Al7 2x2 call signs are reserved for alaska and kp 2x2 call signs are reserved for the atlantic area. Im looking for a way to tell if a call sign is a real call sign, that works with international call signs. Callsigns for the worlds nations are determined by the international. Stickers 2x 20cm 8 long call sign stickers for your car or any flat smooth surface. We can create your own design ideas with logos and clip art ranging from hexbeam to arrl, icom, yaesu, kenwood designs or we can help design one for you. The last time i had a reciprocal license in bolivia and in mexico about 2 years ago, they both specified that i sign cp5 or xe1 after my call. Excellent for displaying in shops, bars, pubs, clubs, restaurants, game rooms and anywhere you like. This rule covers the amateur radio station identification. Call signs consist of a prefix, numeral and a suffix. This link is listed in our web site directory since tuesday apr 18 2000, and till today arrl dxcc country list has been followed for a total of 9506 times.

These prefixes are agreed upon internationally, and are a form of country code. You can also specify more attributes combinations with the advanced search and search within services like amateur using servicespecific criteria. In biography type in one or more keywords to search all biography pages. Multi colors 12v custom engraved led ham shack amateur radio. When so requesting for your primary or club station. Each call sign has a one letter prefix k, n, w, or a two letter prefix aaal, kakz, nanz, wawz, and a one, two, or. The prefix identifies the country of the ham, and usually consists one or two letters and a number, such a ve9 for canada and kd0 for the us, some countries only have a. First of all, there is no universal ideal call sign. Dx9m during 2017 cqww ssb contest at sitio birhen, bgy dansolihon, cdo.

It is a common misconception that call signs are granted to the first person to apply on any given day. Amateur radio or ham radio call signs are unique identifiers for the 60,000 or so licensed operators in great britain. A unique call sign is assigned to each amateur station during the processing of its license application. If, however, a license is canceled due to the death of the licensee more than two years. Itu is the united nations agency for information and communication technologies. Call signs are regulated internationally by the international telecommunication union itu as well as nationally by britains the office of communication, known as ofcom. These can be cut in a normal fashion for sticking to the outside of an object such as a car boot, or cut in reverse for sticking to the inside of a car wi mug printed with call sign and your prefered tea or coffee. The main category is dxcc list that is about dxcc list related resources. Click query download at the top of the page, and enter your email address. Ham radio call signs around the world are constructed of two parts. Call signs are allocated to ham radio stations in barbados, canada, mexico and across the united states. Amateur radio with your call sign in middle 6 vinyl sticker decal as1448. Amateur radio or ham radio call signs are unique identifiers for the 60,000 licensed operators in the united kingdom. The complete updated list of international ham radio station call sign prefixes is available here.

A vanity call sign is selected by the fcc from a list of call signs requested by the station licensee or the club station license trustee. When operating under the cept or iaru agreements, both of those specify that the host country prefix comes first, as yv1w5alt. See hamcalls callsign divisions listed by location, by callsign prefix, or by us zip code. The foreign radio amateur with a temporary license must identify hisher station while in greece using.

In the last 12 months, the fcc has updated or issued 116,996 amateur radio licenses. Call sign prefixes sorted alphabetically by country or organization. Each country is allocated prefixes for the radio call signs which it can use, and by reference to a list it is possible to identify the country and sometimes a district within the country where the station is located. License class determines call sign group about call signs. So if the call you are interested in is a valid callsign and doesnt show up here, use the call lookup link to the left to search for the call. Ham call lookup the worlds top ham radio call sign. Welcome to essex hams callsign lookup tool this lets you check that a uk callsign is valid, and also lets you check an amateurs qrz data, waiting eqsl cards, location and. A call sign can be any number of letters and numerals but each country must only use call signs that. Our custom made amateur radio call sign edge lit display signs use the latest led technology combined with laser engraved graphics to produce brilliant eye catching light signs. The station is reassigned this same call sign upon renewal or modification unless application for a change is made. A list of famous radio rooms titanic, hindenburg, etc. Al7, kl7, nl7 and wl7 2x1 call signs are reserved for alaska and kp, np, wp 2x1 call signs are reserved for the atlantic area group b advanced class ah.

It regulates amateur radio in the country as an independent regulator and competition. Many different countries have different callsign formats. Uk amateur radio call signs mofox ham radio operator. Ham radio call sign systems how ham radio call signs are. If you would like to do a more advanced license call sign lookup, where you can list amateur radio operators by their zip code, then please use the zip code lookup feature by clicking here. A unique call sign is assigned to each amateur station during the processing of its license. For a listing of the ham call signs from the fccs database that will be coming available tomorrow for submission on a vanity license request, links to call signs that will be coming available in the future, and for a listing of the ham vanity applications that have been granted by the fcc, and for links to the applications that have alread been filed with the fcc. Call signs are regulated internationally by the itu as well as nationally by the australian communications and media authority acma which is australias regulator for broadcasting, administering spectrum use through the provisions of. By nameaddress type in a name or part of a name, street, city, etc. Our design range is extensive and these signs look amazing.

Take a look at the hamcall dvd, produced monthly with the latest fcc and internet data. In the united states, ham call signs are allocated by the fcc from the following blocks of prefix letters. License class determines call sign group here is a list of the various groups, who qualifies for them and the call sign format. Ham radio maps, prefix maps, world maps category is a curation of 82 web resources on, world grid square map pdf, online live azimuthal map, qso map generator. If you know of any other famous hams or exhams that should be posted here, please email me at email protected. Zamboanga del sur ham society of the philippines dx3h, dz3h with their homebrewed hexagonal beam in baler, aurora. When it returns results, ignore the web page contents. Barbara dunn the first uk lady radio amateur licensed, on april 14, 1927 sk click this link. Each country must only assign call signs to its nationals or operators under its jurisdiction that begin with the. Policy on temporary call signs and call sign enhancement pdf, 230. The mailing address must be one where the licensee can receive mail delivery by the united states postal service. The prefix is composed of one or two letters and one numeral from o to 9.

Amateur radio, also known as ham radio, is the use of radio frequency spectrum for purposes of noncommercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, selftraining, private recreation, radiosport, contesting, and emergency communication. The fcc offers amateur radio licensees the opportunity to request a specific call sign for a primary station and for a club station. Fcc license data search american radio relay league. This number matches exactly the number of active licenses reported by the fcc. Between radio communication conferences, the secretarygeneral is authorized to deal with questions relating to changes in the allocation of series of call signs, on a provisional basis, and subject to confirmation. Amateur radio licensees plotted on a map radioreference. Prefix and suffix all call signs include a prefix and suffix of some type. As you will see, there are many more ham radio codes with special purposes. Arrl, the national association for amateur radio 225 main street newington, ct, 061111400 usa tel. The call signs are used to legally identify the station or operator, with some countries requiring the station call sign to always be used and others allowing the operator call sign instead. The license search here provides access to the most basic attributes of a license. The us call signs typically fit into a very well defined category, but there are exceptions even there.

Ham radio signs personalised ham radio call sign merchandise. Hamcall worldwide callsign database worlds largest qsl database. The uls license search enables you to search for a wide range of licenses in the universal licensing system. Call signs consist of a one or two letternumeral prefix, a numeral, and an alphabetical suffix. Amateur radio callsigns south bristol amateur radio club. The term amateur is used to specify a duly authorised person interested in radioelectric practice with a purely personal aim and without pecuniary. Ham call lookup the worlds top ham radio call sign lookup. Radio amateurs, citizens of a country member or the conference of europe for postoffices and telecommunications cept who possess a valid radio amateur license, which brings written evidence that it is issued according to the constitution tr 6101 of cept, have the right to operate their amateur radio stations as portable and mobile not a fixed station while their visit in. However, only by contacting the fcc directly can you assure uptotheminute data. The ham radio call sign and codes ham radio secrets. This rule covers the amateur radio station identification requirements. Table of international call sign series appendix 42 to the rr. Your first step should be to check for available and soon to be available call signs from sites above. Followed by the letter m for mobile, p for portable, mm for maritime mobile greek band.

Welcome to ham call lookup, your singlesource portal to the worlds top ham radio call sign lookup services and amateur radio ham call servers. With nearly 20 years of experience, adv pro signs do not just apply traditional line engraving or laser engraving technology. The different nations that authorize or license radio stations are assigned, by international agreement, a set of unique call sign prefixes to help identify where a station is located and under which national authority the station is operating. Correct portable call sign identification qrz forums. Place des nations 1211 geneva 20 switzerland phone. Fcc updates are processed as they are released by the fcc. The format is free form meaning you can input whatever you like into the box. For more questions that might appear on an amateur radio license examination, click on. Table of international call sign series appendix 42 to the rr itu. Depending on the year when the person was licensed, this can sometimes be. Each country has a different set of patterns for its own call signs. Includes all current updates per the international communication union and arrl dxcc. The prefixes used by a country for both commercial and amateur radio purposes are.

They also form the basis for, but do not exactly match, aircraft registration identifiers. In addition to the basic ham radio call signs a variety of prefixes are used. Military recreation stations are not eligible for a vanity call sign. Afghanistan islamic state of afghanistan islamic state of albania republic of algeria peoples democratic republic of algeria peoples democratic republic of andorra principality of angola republic of antigua and barbuda. The american radio relay league arrl is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the u. These services access the official fcc call sign and license database using a variety of methods.

Followed by the appropriate region number 1 to 9 find the proper region number 3. Im looking for the full call sign, including after a. These not only indicate the country in which the station is located, but also the type of station a separate set of prefixes being used to indicate whether the amateur radio licence is privately held by an individual or whether it is a club station. Amateur radio callsign prefixes rochester dx association. Radio call call sign cb clothing coffee coffee mug colour communications cw decal diamond edge emergency funny ham. The first assignable call sign on your list will be assigned to your station. While the call holders data is showing you can click on the license id field and get a history of that specific call holders license. Hams treat call signs with a special reverence, attaching a whole personality to a short sequence of numbers and letters, so changing your call can be an intimidating event.