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I was a ham operator in the early 1960s and my call sign was KN1VTR.
I have lost all proof of that over the years and was wondering if anyone knows of an "archive" where i might be able to find "proof". I think if I can find it, I might be able to Grandfather 5 WPM CW. Thanks |
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On Jun 14, 3:11 pm, " wrote:
I was a ham operator in the early 1960s and my call sign was KN1VTR. I have lost all proof of that over the years and was wondering if anyone knows of an "archive" where i might be able to find "proof". I think if I can find it, I might be able to Grandfather 5 WPM CW. Thanks Are you aware CW is no longer a requirement for a ham license? Paul, KD7HB |
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And, also, that ALL previous licenses are only
grandfathered to (I think) 5 years! (except for the 20 wpm code credit for the Second Telegraph, IF you have been Continueously licensed). However, the good news , is there is indeed a source of info (By QCWA), which has many of the old callbooks (they use these to verify elegibility to join QCWA, in absense of a copy of your license. Might try them-- Jim NN7K wrote: On Jun 14, 3:11 pm, " wrote: I was a ham operator in the early 1960s and my call sign was KN1VTR. I have lost all proof of that over the years and was wondering if anyone knows of an "archive" where i might be able to find "proof". I think if I can find it, I might be able to Grandfather 5 WPM CW. Thanks Are you aware CW is no longer a requirement for a ham license? Paul, KD7HB |
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wrote in message ups.com... I was a ham operator in the early 1960s and my call sign was KN1VTR. I have lost all proof of that over the years and was wondering if anyone knows of an "archive" where i might be able to find "proof". I think if I can find it, I might be able to Grandfather 5 WPM CW. Thanks Code is not a requirement any more as of February 2007 the Morse Code requirement was dropped for ALL amateur licenses But if you want info on your old call: Try W5YI Super Site -- The W5YI-VEC will perform exhaustive hand lookups into their massive collection of old callbooks for a $5 fee. Contact them at 1-800-669-9594. URL: http://www.w5yi.org/ Also W3HF has a very complete collection of callbooks - URL: http://www.geocities.com/w3hf/ Good Luck Lamont |
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On 14 Jun, 15:11, " wrote:
I was a ham operator in the early 1960s and my call sign was KN1VTR. I have lost all proof of that over the years and was wondering if anyone knows of an "archive" where i might be able to find "proof". I think if I can find it, I might be able to Grandfather 5 WPM CW. Thanks I would imagine that you could use your old licence to get on the air. They are now like social security numbers, steal one and work the World. |
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Jim - NN7K wrote:
However, the good news , is there is indeed a source of info (By QCWA), which has many of the old callbooks (they use these to verify elegibility to join QCWA, in absense of a copy of your license. Might try them-- Jim NN7K Also OOTC, the Old Old Timer's Club. -- 73, Cecil http://www.w5dxp.com |
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Why bother? Morse is no longer a requirement. Just take the written
tests and get your Extra Class license... Scott N0EDV wrote: I was a ham operator in the early 1960s and my call sign was KN1VTR. I have lost all proof of that over the years and was wondering if anyone knows of an "archive" where i might be able to find "proof". I think if I can find it, I might be able to Grandfather 5 WPM CW. Thanks -- Scott http://corbenflyer.tripod.com/ Gotta Fly or Gonna Die Building RV-4 (Super Slow Build Version) |
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I don't think a callbook listing would be acceptable "proof" for the FCC
to give him credit for having passed the code test in the past. But, again, since no code test is required anymore, he can simply re-test for any class license and request his old call as a vanity callsign. Scott N0EDV The Shadow wrote: wrote in message ups.com... I was a ham operator in the early 1960s and my call sign was KN1VTR. I have lost all proof of that over the years and was wondering if anyone knows of an "archive" where i might be able to find "proof". I think if I can find it, I might be able to Grandfather 5 WPM CW. Thanks Code is not a requirement any more as of February 2007 the Morse Code requirement was dropped for ALL amateur licenses But if you want info on your old call: Try W5YI Super Site -- The W5YI-VEC will perform exhaustive hand lookups into their massive collection of old callbooks for a $5 fee. Contact them at 1-800-669-9594. URL: http://www.w5yi.org/ Also W3HF has a very complete collection of callbooks - URL: http://www.geocities.com/w3hf/ Good Luck Lamont -- Scott http://corbenflyer.tripod.com/ Gotta Fly or Gonna Die Building RV-4 (Super Slow Build Version) |
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You don't need to grandfather 5 wpm CW. The FCC has abolished all CW
requirements for testing for US licenses in amateur radio. Upgrades are now paper exams. 73, Bill W4WNT wrote in message ups.com... I was a ham operator in the early 1960s and my call sign was KN1VTR. I have lost all proof of that over the years and was wondering if anyone knows of an "archive" where i might be able to find "proof". I think if I can find it, I might be able to Grandfather 5 WPM CW. Thanks |
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On Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:14:51 +0000, Scott wrote:
I don't think a callbook listing would be acceptable "proof" for the FCC to give him credit for having passed the code test in the past. But, again, since no code test is required anymore, he can simply re-test for any class license and request his old call as a vanity callsign. Actually, it did provide the necessary proof for 5WPM. One just had to be careful to include the year of the callbook in the photocopy. I used old callbooks a number of times at the VEC's recommendation. But, the point remains that proof of passing the Morse Code exam is now a moot point, so this is just an acedemic exercise. 73, de Nate -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds, the pessimist fears this is true." |
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AFAIK Callbook listing was acceptable proof for the element for Techicians
prior to 1987. Seriously! What would be insufficient about it? Generals with 5 WPM did not get credit. They would have to retaken the element, if the license had expired. All moot, now. Bill n1ey I don't think a callbook listing would be acceptable "proof" for the FCC to give him credit for having passed the code test in the past. But, again, since no code test is required anymore, he can simply re-test for any class license and request his old call as a vanity callsign. Scott N0EDV -- --- William O'Hara www.N1ey.com - Amateur Radio and Railfan Blog www.yahoogroups.com/group/illinoiscentral - premier discussion list ICRR |
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My thinking was that with all the computer "paint" programs, a guy could
scan the page from an old callbook and "edit" the listing to make himself any class he desired. I always thought the FCC required an original license to be shown along with a CSCE to prove Morse credit. But as we've both said, it doesn't matter anymore... Scott N0EDV William O'Hara wrote: AFAIK Callbook listing was acceptable proof for the element for Techicians prior to 1987. Seriously! What would be insufficient about it? Generals with 5 WPM did not get credit. They would have to retaken the element, if the license had expired. All moot, now. Bill n1ey I don't think a callbook listing would be acceptable "proof" for the FCC to give him credit for having passed the code test in the past. But, again, since no code test is required anymore, he can simply re-test for any class license and request his old call as a vanity callsign. Scott N0EDV -- Scott http://corbenflyer.tripod.com/ Gotta Fly or Gonna Die Building RV-4 (Super Slow Build Version) |
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Scott wrote in
: As I actually volunteer as a VE I can tell you the being in the book is sufficient. Most of them can't even find the old books! I don't think a callbook listing would be acceptable "proof" for the FCC to give him credit for having passed the code test in the past. But, again, since no code test is required anymore, he can simply re-test for any class license and request his old call as a vanity callsign. Scott N0EDV -- --- William O'Hara www.N1ey.com - Amateur Radio and Railfan Blog www.yahoogroups.com/group/illinoiscentral - premier discussion list ICRR |
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