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Finding the callsign of a long-silent-key.
Is there a database anywhere in the world that has all of the names
and addresses of every licensed ham there ever was? My grandfather, John W. Tolson (or Wilson J. Tolson, probably more accurately. He used his middle name) was a ham from the early to mid 50's, possibly until his death in 1983. He was probably first licensed in Hawaii, then California, then Utah. I know his son and grandsons are licensees, but I'm a lot more curious about his license specifically, and possibly the length of time some of these four-letter callsigners have had their callsigns. Is there such a database available to the public? I'd sure love to get my grandfather's old callsign. At least to know what it was. 73, KG6TKA Daniel |
Write an inquiry note to the ARRL as they may know of him.
Robert VE3 something or other "Daniel J. Morlan" wrote in message om... Is there a database anywhere in the world that has all of the names and addresses of every licensed ham there ever was? My grandfather, John W. Tolson (or Wilson J. Tolson, probably more accurately. He used his middle name) was a ham from the early to mid 50's, possibly until his death in 1983. He was probably first licensed in Hawaii, then California, then Utah. I know his son and grandsons are licensees, but I'm a lot more curious about his license specifically, and possibly the length of time some of these four-letter callsigners have had their callsigns. Is there such a database available to the public? I'd sure love to get my grandfather's old callsign. At least to know what it was. 73, KG6TKA Daniel |
Daniel...check with some of the libraries, a few keep the old callbooks.
Will snoop around on here and see if I cand find it. I suspect since you just got your callsign you want his as a "Vanity" call? How far are you from the Los ANgeles area? The public library on 5th street in downtown DOES have the old callbooks as well as other old radio pubs....Eddie "Daniel J. Morlan" wrote in message om... Is there a database anywhere in the world that has all of the names and addresses of every licensed ham there ever was? My grandfather, John W. Tolson (or Wilson J. Tolson, probably more accurately. He used his middle name) was a ham from the early to mid 50's, possibly until his death in 1983. He was probably first licensed in Hawaii, then California, then Utah. I know his son and grandsons are licensees, but I'm a lot more curious about his license specifically, and possibly the length of time some of these four-letter callsigners have had their callsigns. Is there such a database available to the public? I'd sure love to get my grandfather's old callsign. At least to know what it was. 73, KG6TKA Daniel |
Try the QCWA Quarter Century Wireless Association. Its on the internet.
Drop them an e-mail. They have old call books. If its real old they may have him listed by his name and then the call. Not sure on that tho. How about asking his kin what they remember his call was? Dan/W4NTI "Daniel J. Morlan" wrote in message om... Is there a database anywhere in the world that has all of the names and addresses of every licensed ham there ever was? My grandfather, John W. Tolson (or Wilson J. Tolson, probably more accurately. He used his middle name) was a ham from the early to mid 50's, possibly until his death in 1983. He was probably first licensed in Hawaii, then California, then Utah. I know his son and grandsons are licensees, but I'm a lot more curious about his license specifically, and possibly the length of time some of these four-letter callsigners have had their callsigns. Is there such a database available to the public? I'd sure love to get my grandfather's old callsign. At least to know what it was. 73, KG6TKA Daniel |
I have asked... They don't know. They were not particularly
supportive of his hobby anyway. I have no idea who QCWA is, but I'll look 'em up. 73, KG6TKA "Dan/W4NTI" w4nti@get rid of this mindspring.com wrote in message link.net... Try the QCWA Quarter Century Wireless Association. Its on the internet. Drop them an e-mail. They have old call books. If its real old they may have him listed by his name and then the call. Not sure on that tho. How about asking his kin what they remember his call was? Dan/W4NTI "Daniel J. Morlan" wrote in message om... Is there a database anywhere in the world that has all of the names and addresses of every licensed ham there ever was? My grandfather, John W. Tolson (or Wilson J. Tolson, probably more accurately. He used his middle name) was a ham from the early to mid 50's, possibly until his death in 1983. He was probably first licensed in Hawaii, then California, then Utah. I know his son and grandsons are licensees, but I'm a lot more curious about his license specifically, and possibly the length of time some of these four-letter callsigners have had their callsigns. Is there such a database available to the public? I'd sure love to get my grandfather's old callsign. At least to know what it was. 73, KG6TKA Daniel |
"Daniel J. Morlan" wrote: I have asked... They don't know. They were not particularly supportive of his hobby anyway. Try a "Name or Place" search at: http://www.qrz.com/i/names.html Enter the name of the town where he was most active. This will give you a list of hams currently active from that town. Search through those names for some old timers (the date of birth is listed on most entries). Try writing or emailing a few of those old timers to see if they remember him and his call sign. Art Harris N2AH |
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"Steve Silverwood" wrote in message t... In article , says... I have no idea who QCWA is, but I'll look 'em up. That's the Quarter Century Wireless Association, for hams who have been licensed for at least 25 years. I believe their membership rules say originally licensed at least 25 years ago. They do not have to have been continuously licensed during that time. Dee D. Flint, N8UZE |
Steve Silverwood ) writes:
In article , says... I have no idea who QCWA is, but I'll look 'em up. That's the Quarter Century Wireless Association, for hams who have been licensed for at least 25 years. I think it's changed. Now, it's that you were licensed at least 25 years ago. But growing up, I'm pretty sure it was that you had to be licensed a quarter century. Imagine my surprise when I qualified in 1997 that either it had changed, or I hadn't taken proper note, because I was no further ahead than someone who had been licensed the same year and let it lapse. Michael VE2BVW |
Dan,
You're not the only one who's wanted to look up an old call sign or operator. Presently, there is no complete, on-line, historical database. Your only hope is to find an archive of old, paper callbooks. But even these may not be much help as there entries are ordered by call sign, not by name. Historical data from the FCC is almost impossible to come by. For further details about this, check out the following link: http://www.qrz.com/i/pre1987.html I applied for and received a vanity call sign, but have always wondered who had it before me. QRZ only goes back to 1993, so I know no one held it during the past decade. But surely someone has during the past 90 years. It's a 1-by-2, which is "preferred." It would be astounding if it turned out that I'm the only holder ever. -Dave, K3WQ "Daniel J. Morlan" wrote in message om... Is there a database anywhere in the world that has all of the names and addresses of every licensed ham there ever was? My grandfather, John W. Tolson (or Wilson J. Tolson, probably more accurately. He used his middle name) was a ham from the early to mid 50's, possibly until his death in 1983. He was probably first licensed in Hawaii, then California, then Utah. I know his son and grandsons are licensees, but I'm a lot more curious about his license specifically, and possibly the length of time some of these four-letter callsigners have had their callsigns. Is there such a database available to the public? I'd sure love to get my grandfather's old callsign. At least to know what it was. 73, KG6TKA Daniel |
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