robert casey wrote:
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.

For some reason, a lot of other Hams can remember my callsign, but
forget my name. And it's such a hard name.... 8^)

But that's okay.

Of course used only in
ham radio circles. Also it makes a unique username for
accounts on ISPs, email accounts and internet forums.

And it's handy for getting in touch with other Hams too!

- Mike KB3EIA -