[CTSARA] FCC PETITION

[Tom Alessi]

I am not sure what the best way to handle this is, but in my opinion you
should only be able to fall back on a previous callsign ONCE in the first 2
years and only once in ten years.

This is a real head scratcher...

Tom Alessi
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On Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 6:30 PM, David Brown <dcbrown73 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> This changes as it's written seems asinine to me.    What I've noticed is
> people switch call signs many times to protect them so others can't have
> them (a single person hoarding multiple call signs) since they aren't free
> to be taken again for some time. (grace period)
>
> What I suggest is if you change call signs, you cannot switch back to a
> previously used call sign for a minimum of 10 years.  Also, if you apply
> for a vanity call sign, as soon as it's switched, your old call sign should
> immediately become available.  Though, if your license expires the grace
> period should remain especially considering I believe you only have 90 days
> from expiry before you can renew your license. (that seems a bit odd too,
> you should have at least a year in advance of expiry to renew)
>
> Opinions are like you know what.  Everyone has one and so do I!  :)
>
> 73 ~ Dave ~ KC1DCB  <-- Is a vanity call sign that I intend to keep even
> after I achieve my extra!
>
>
> On Thursday, October 27, 2016 3:33 PM, Tom Alessi <tom at k1ta.com> wrote:
>
>
> To all Hams:
>
> Proposed rule change that a vanity call would have to be kept for 10 years
> before it could be changed again.
>
> ⁣
> Tom Alessi
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>
> SB QST @ ARL $ARLB039
> ARLB039 Rule Making Petition to FCC Calls for Vanity Call Sign Rule
> Changes
>
> ZCZC AG39
> QST de W1AW
> ARRL Bulletin 39  ARLB039
> From ARRL Headquarters
> Newington CT  October 27, 2016
> To all radio amateurs
>
> SB QST ARL ARLB039
> ARLB039 Rule Making Petition to FCC Calls for Vanity Call Sign Rule
> Changes
>
> The FCC is inviting comments on a Petition for Rule Making
> (RM-11775) from a Nevada radio amateur that seeks changes to the
> rules governing the Amateur Radio Vanity Call Sign Program.
> Christopher LaRue, W4ADL, of North Las Vegas, is proposing that any
> licensee obtaining a vanity call sign be required to keep it for the
> full license term. LaRue contends in his petition that excessive and
> frequent vanity call sign filings are hampering the ability of other
> qualified licensees to obtain vanity call signs in one of the more
> desirable 1 x 2 or 2 x 1 formats. LaRue said that since the FCC
> dropped the fee to file for a vanity call sign, some applicants are
> taking advantage by regularly obtaining new call signs, thereby
> keeping them out of circulation.
>
> The petition can be found on the web in PDF format at,
> https://ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/1004220986407/Petition%20.pdf .
>
> "Some are changing call signs almost monthly, just to keep the newer
> code-free Extra class operators from obtaining a shorter call sign,"
> he said in his petition. "I even saw an older operator that said he
> does it all the time and has not even owned a radio in over 6 years.
> When I looked him up, he has had 16 different [call signs] in 18
> months."
>
> LaRue said his proposed minor rule change would require any licensee
> applying for and obtaining an Amateur Radio vanity call sign "be
> required to keep it for the duration of the license, which is
> currently 10 years."
>
> He said this would "alleviate a lot of the stress on the ULS system
> and manpower requirements" at the FCC. "It will also keep inactive
> amateurs from changing call signs regularly, thereby tying up call
> signs for 2 years after dismissal of said call."
>
> Interested parties may comment using the FCC Electronic Comment
> Filing System (ECFS) at, https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/ . Comments are
> due within 30 days of the October 26 posting date.
> NNNN
> /EX
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