Brian,

You only get assigned a sequential call from the FCC initially. You may
keep your current call sign or allow them to assign you an extra class call
sign sequentially. If you desire a 1X2, then you have to pay the money for
a vanity call sign. You only pay every time you renew (once every 10
years). You can likely switch any time you wish; bear in mind that with the
reduction of requirements there are a *ton* of extra class licenses
nowadays. Years ago, an amateur extra could get a vanity call sign (for
free!). I once did get N2JH, but let my ticket expire. Had I held on to
that, I wouldn't have to pay every 10 years. Now, with a ton of existing
extras and the code requirements about to be dropped, it is going to be
difficult for anyone to get any 1X2 or 2X1 call simply due to the number of
folks who also want to get one. You may well wait for years before you are
lucky enough to apply and actually have the call you applied for available
by the time your request gets to the FCC (others will likely also be
applying).

73 from Rochester, NY
Jim AA2QA



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In article , bro writes:

Warning: Many Questions Follow!

Hey, I'm a 'general' and if I take the extra test do I get a 1x2
automaticly "if available"?
or
do I only get if applied as a vanity?
There are 3 available 1x2's now per N4MC's Vanity HQ's database.

Nope. You get a 2x2, such as AB4CD. This is the current configuration
of FCC-assigned Extra class call signs in the "free" (non-Vanity) call
sign database. You would need to include a request for a Vanity Call
Sign, pay the current fee, and indicate up to 25 choices for a Vanity
call sign in order to obtain a 1x2, 2x1, or any other call sign configuration.
If there are only 3 1x2's available in your call area, you'd better act
quickly. Of course, you'd still have the option of "stealing" a 1x2 from
out of your call area, but I consider that dirty pool.

73 de Larry, K3LT

On 13 Jul 2003 06:48:10 GMT, Larry Roll K3LT wrote:

Of course, you'd still have the option of "stealing" a 1x2 from
out of your call area, but I consider that dirty pool.

I consider that "OK". So does the FCC.

You're outvoted 2-1.

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73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane

"Phil Kane" wrote in message t.net...
On 13 Jul 2003 06:48:10 GMT, Larry Roll K3LT wrote:

Of course, you'd still have the option of "stealing" a 1x2 from
out of your call area, but I consider that dirty pool.

I consider that "OK". So does the FCC.

You're outvoted 2-1.

See KH2D Guam Callsigns