looks like it. brand new call issued 1/28/2014. "New Systematic Call Sign Assigned". That was a lucky pull. I don't like mine--hard to say (KF5YKA--the K and A tend to run together.) So I applied for a vanity--W5ARP which I should have at the end of the month.
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looks like it. brand new call issued 1/28/2014. "New Systematic Call Sign Assigned". That was a lucky pull. I don't like mine--hard to say (KF5YKA--the K and A tend to run together.) So I applied for a vanity--W5ARP which I should have at the end of the month.
I passed my Tech on 3/15/14 and have been (im)patiently waiting for my call sign. I bought a UV5RE+ and a Nagoya NA-771 from amazon. I plan to pick up a mobile unit once I figure out some stuff and learn how to use AR. I took a class but they only really read through FCC 97 and didn't talk practical use at all. I've been reading/skimming the Dummies book trying to figure it all out but its still not super clear.
I didn't anticipate that it would take this long to get my call sign. I have been checking on the FCC website daily.
I didn't anticipate that it would take this long to get my call sign. I have been checking on the FCC website daily.
Ramjet
Explorer
it took mine about 2 weeks or so.
jerdog53
Explorer
Wow Mine showed up the first business day, tested on Saturday and it was posted on Monday.
I think the time variation on processing have more to with the VEs that with the FCC. I've heard some VEs have a way to submit online, and other just put the forms in an envelope and mail them when they get the chance. I don't know that with certainty, but I read it on the internet (so it must be true!) when I was waiting for mine to process.
psykokid
Explorer
Look at you Mr Fancy pants!
I jest.. congrats Jim! I'll get off my duff and take the general here some day soon..