an_old_friend wrote:

I am not currently a meber of the ARRL. The ARRL sent me a letter
trying to get me to join.

First thing, they don't me by Name, they use my Call letters as if they
were name, they are not


It's probably a very nerdy thing we do, but most hams adopt
their callsign as a name of sorts. Of course used only in
ham radio circles. Also it makes a unique username for
accounts on ISPs, email accounts and internet forums.