[CTSARA] Vanity Callsign HORDING.

[svj58 at optimum.net]

I agree,and not just because I'm applying for one. There should be a rule or a$! kicking put to the "I got the power" operators. But it's a shame that they have a Amateur radio license and spend all there time changing and tieing up call signs. I personally had to put a lot of thought into applying for a new call sign, I didn't want any old and it had to be"me". I said I won't change it but the one(i only applied for one) that I'm going for is what I want and probably if I get it will never change.  Just the ramblings of a Amateur radio operator. :)
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------ Original message------From: Tom AlessiDate: Wed, May 11, 2016 8:35 AMTo: gnarc;ctsara Mailman;Cc: Subject:[CTSARA] Vanity Callsign HORDING.
Guys,As many of you know, I follow vanity callsigns and like to help people getnew calls.  It is a hobby, like looking at vanity license plates on cars,which I also do.*Here is something that really gets me angry,* listen to this...As you may know, if you change your call you basically lock up yourprevious call for 2 years so that you can always go back to it.  Forexample; Mark changed his call from K8ZW to AC1CW, Mark has 2 years toreclaim K8CW call.  It's a great rule that allows you to get your call backif you have buyers remorse. Unfortunately the FCC does not limit how manyof these calls you can lock up.  So we end up with CALLSIGN HORDERS.Case in point: There is a ham in Florida named O. Gordon Williamson.Gordon is currently N4TT (a great CW call).  Gordon has the following callstied up:*N4TT**AB4CQ**K2ER**K4FL**K4IC**N4VP**W4WE*He is currently on the list for 2 new Vanity calls this month:*K1US**K2US*When his 2 years are nearly up on a call, Gordon changes his call back tothat