What callsigns are new Amatuer Extra's getting assigned these days in Region
4? Are there any 1x2 or 2x1 callsigns starting with W/N/K left, or is the
FCC reverting to AB#CD?

DesignGuy wrote:
What callsigns are new Amatuer Extra's getting assigned these days in Region
4?

The last sequentially issued Group A callsign (as of 12:23 CDT 16
Aug, when I post this...) was AI4LN, and that was on 01 August.

Are there any 1x2 or 2x1 callsigns starting with W/N/K left, or is the
FCC reverting to AB#CD?

They haven't recycled any callsigns for sequential use since 1978
when the sequential program began. They do, of course, re-issue calls
when they are available, for Vanity issue.

73

Steve, K4YZ

On 16 Aug 2005 10:26:18 -0700 K4YZ wrote:
|
| DesignGuy wrote:
| What callsigns are new Amatuer Extra's getting assigned these days in Region
| 4?
|
| The last sequentially issued Group A callsign (as of 12:23 CDT 16
| Aug, when I post this...) was AI4LN, and that was on 01 August.

Looks like they are getting near the end of AA4AA-AL4ZZ. Will they go
with KA4AA-KZ4ZZ and NA4AA-NZ4ZZ and WA4AA-WZ4ZZ next?


| Are there any 1x2 or 2x1 callsigns starting with W/N/K left, or is the
| FCC reverting to AB#CD?
|
| They haven't recycled any callsigns for sequential use since 1978
| when the sequential program began. They do, of course, re-issue calls
| when they are available, for Vanity issue.

IOW, don't put much hope, especially in 4, of getting a cool call from
the sequential draw, when you upgrade. Just keep your old call and try
to see what you can get through the vanity program. Or just keep your
old call so everyone knows you.

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"DesignGuy" wrote in message
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What callsigns are new Amatuer Extra's getting assigned these days in
Region
4? Are there any 1x2 or 2x1 callsigns starting with W/N/K left, or is the
FCC reverting to AB#CD?


There are no 1x2 or 2x1 available for sequential issue in any of the
continental call sign sections. There are likely some available through the
vanity call sign system however. If you ask for a new sequential Extra
call, you will get a 2x2 beginning with A.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

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DesignGuy wrote:
What callsigns are new Amatuer Extra's getting assigned these days in
Region
4?

The last sequentially issued Group A callsign (as of 12:23 CDT 16
Aug, when I post this...) was AI4LN, and that was on 01 August.


I didn't realize any call area was that far into the A's. They've only got
the rest of the AI's, the AJ's, AK's, and AL's to go. It's a good thing a
lot of people who upgraded kept their old calls or they would already be
out. Would you happen to know how fast their going through the sequential
issue?

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

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On 16 Aug 2005 10:26:18 -0700 K4YZ wrote:
|
| DesignGuy wrote:
| What callsigns are new Amatuer Extra's getting assigned these days in
Region
| 4?
|
| The last sequentially issued Group A callsign (as of 12:23 CDT 16
| Aug, when I post this...) was AI4LN, and that was on 01 August.

Looks like they are getting near the end of AA4AA-AL4ZZ. Will they go
with KA4AA-KZ4ZZ and NA4AA-NZ4ZZ and WA4AA-WZ4ZZ next?



I believe so. It has been the pattern that when they run out of the highest
block that the license class is eligible for that they just drop down into
the next category. Extras would certainly be eligible for 2x2s beginning
with W, K, or N. The W 2x2 block is gone for sequential issue but I think
there are some still left in the K 2x2 block. I would imagine that they will
pick up at whatever point they are in that sequence. Of course there are Ws
and Ks available in the vanity program and I know some Extras who opted for
those as vanity calls they didn't like the A's or simply because a "cool"
call was available that they liked.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE

Dee Flint wrote:
"K4YZ" wrote in message
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DesignGuy wrote:
What callsigns are new Amatuer Extra's getting assigned these days in
Region
4?

The last sequentially issued Group A callsign (as of 12:23 CDT 16
Aug, when I post this...) was AI4LN, and that was on 01 August.


I didn't realize any call area was that far into the A's. They've only got
the rest of the AI's, the AJ's, AK's, and AL's to go.

Not even that, Dee...Remember, "AL" is reserved for Alaska,
regardless of the number that follows it.

73

Steve, K4YZ

Or just keep your
old call so everyone knows you.


That's what I did. An extra with a "novice" callsign I've
heard people say.... Got it in 1976, and I think that it
was a recycled call. Someone in upstate NY had it before I
got it.

"K4YZ" wrote in message
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Dee Flint wrote:
"K4YZ" wrote in message
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DesignGuy wrote:
What callsigns are new Amatuer Extra's getting assigned these days in
Region
4?

The last sequentially issued Group A callsign (as of 12:23 CDT 16
Aug, when I post this...) was AI4LN, and that was on 01 August.


I didn't realize any call area was that far into the A's. They've only
got
the rest of the AI's, the AJ's, AK's, and AL's to go.

Not even that, Dee...Remember, "AL" is reserved for Alaska,
regardless of the number that follows it.

73

Steve, K4YZ


Thanks. Forgot about that momentarily.

Dee D. Flint, N8UZE