Newest MJR HAM's

[OU812]

I am getting my HAM license plate in the mail soon. Its like a personal plate but dosn't cost any extra.

[Materdaddy]

I am getting my HAM license plate in the mail soon. Its like a personal plate but dosn't cost any extra.

Correction. :devil: Renewal doesn't cost any extra. There's a 1-time $21 fee. I'll be ordering my plates for the truck (Jeep already has MATRDDY) as soon as I get the new vanity call sign paper FCC license in the mail.

[Russ Chung]

Mat (and Tiff), I just checked the FCC Callsign database and it appears that WM0MMA is available

[SAR Jeeper]

QRZ.com database shows my new call.

I am no longer KG6DFH,
but now I'm KA6OPX.

This was my original Novice Call that I received in the 6th grade. Something even a little cooler, I found my original log book! I just wish I could find my old QSL cards!!!

[Roger]

Wonderful, I just now finally memorized your other call sign

[SAR Jeeper]

I figured:
Operator Prefers X-rated is easier to remember than
Dumb Fat Ham.

[Materdaddy]

Mat (and Tiff), I just checked the FCC Callsign database and it appears that WM0MMA is available

Without doing enough research, Tiffany submitted an application with your suggested WM0MMA. Unfortunately, it was denied saying the sign was unavailable... I couldn't figure out why since it doesn't show up in the FCC license database.

Today doing a little more research, I found out that the WM prefix is part of "Group X" which you cannot obtain using the vanity program:

http://www.arrl.org/vanity-call-signs (See the section titled "Choices not available").

[itsmy49willys]

where did you guys get your ham license? was it expensive? I am interested in learning about that stuff I have never seen how ham radios work. seems really cool though

[Materdaddy]

where did you guys get your ham license? was it expensive? I am interested in learning about that stuff I have never seen how ham radios work. seems really cool though

There's already a few informative threads here about the topic.

Like this one which has some useful links, tips, etc. from some new hams, as well as many who have been licensed for years.

This one has some good information as well.

If you still have questions, or need help, post up!

[itsmy49willys]

great thanks

[blackZZR]

woohoo
passed my Generals exam today, next to get my extra

[SAR Jeeper]

woohoo
passed my Generals exam today, next to get my extra

Congrats!!!
When I went to take the Extra exam...I drew the lucky straw. I seriously did not have to use my calculator once! I aced it!

Now to get on HF!!

Steve
KA6OPX

[blackZZR]

I know what you mean, I actually got a lucky draw on test also, I had to figure out 2 items on the calculator and everything else was easy, I missed 3. I was doing the online test this week and decided that it was a crap shoot, if you got the wrong draw on test you could be seriously screwed.
I am going order the extra book next week and start studying up for that now

[SAR Jeeper]

I repeat...."Now get on HF!"

Actually, my two favorite bands are 6 and 10 meters. BOTH are open to Tech class using SSB. All of 6, and 28.300-28.500 on 10 meters. 28.400 is hot-spot.

Yesterday on 6m I spoke with Wyoming. Yesterday on 10m I spoke with British Columbia Canada and today I spoke with Texas. A simple vertical on the roof will suffice. My furthest SSB contact on 10m (which is closest to 11m CB) has been Africa.

Best of luck on your Extra!!!

[blackZZR]

I will be getting back into CW
I had 75 countries contacted QRP when I dropped 20years ago my goal is to hit the ton old school CW. Pat of my bucket list. You know you have bout with cancer, and suddenly these old goals are important again.