[FLham] Amateur license plate

[Warren Rothberg]

You got slaked. I just got my Amateur tags (plates) about 3 weeks ago. You
can see the "how to" on the web at the Motor Vehicle department web page.
Since it was THEIR problem, I don't see why they shouldn't correct it at
their expense. Quote from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor
Vehicles:

 

http://www.flhsmv.gov/specialtytags/pmlpfaq.html#12

 

FAQs on Personalized and Military License Plates

 

Q: I am an amateur radio operator. How do I get an amateur radio license
plate for my vehicle? 

 

A: License plates may be issued on automobiles (private or lease), trucks
weighing 7,999 pounds or less and all recreational vehicle type units. Cost
is an additional $5 annual fee for each original Amateur Radio license plate
and $1.50 each year thereafter. Application may be submitted at any time
during the year with a copy of the amateur radio license issued by the FCC
and proof of Florida insurance to your local tax collector's office. The
manufacturer has 45 calendar days (from the date the order is received by
manufacturer, not the date the license plate was ordered in the local tax
collector's office) to manufacture and ship the license plate. License
plates are issued for the current registration period unless application is
made during the advance registration period (3 months preceding the owner's
birth month or designated registration period). When application is made
during the advance registration period and full registration tax is paid,
the license plate will expire the following year. Apply at your local tax
collector's office.

 

Mine does say "Amateur Radio" horizontally across the bottom.

Good luck.

Warren, W4WR

 

-----Original Message-----

From: flham-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:flham-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of bonddaleena at aol.com

Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 14:18

To: flham at mailman.qth.net

Subject: [FLham] Amateur license plate

 

Hi. Last week, I went to the County Clerks office and ordered a new 

license plate. I "thought" that the Ham plates, had "Amateur Radio" on 

the bottom. The sweet, young Clerk, spent over 20 minutes making calls, 

and looking through her forms. She finally found one that was titled:

 

"Application for Amateur Radio License Plate". I had to show her my 

ticket, etc.

 

The picture of my tag will have my call, but the usual "Sunshine State" 

lettering on the bottom.

Now, this is NO big deal, but I was just curious. Did Florida tags ever 

had "Amateur Radio" on them?

I have personalized plates on 2 of my hot rods, so I'm familiar with 

the process.

 

I mentioned to the Clerk that they must not do that very often there in 

Columbia County. She remarked that she had never done one before.... ha 

ha

 

thanks!!

 

ron

N4UE

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