[GVARC] Ham vehicle plates?

[Russ Dow]

Hi Dave and the group,

I'll reply to the list in case others might be interested.

My wife Connie (WA6JCK) and I both have ham plates.  We have just
moved back from Washington, so we are about to remove our Washington
ham plates and order California ham plates.

As you have discovered, this is a very inexpensive way to have a
distinctive license plate.  The reputation of hams for public service
has earned us this official recognition -- the privilege of ham call
plates at minimal cost.  I believe the $21 fee is the same as for
replacing standard plates.

Wherever I go, my ham plates identify me to other hams -- and
vice-versa.  I get friendly waves and toots on the road, and
occasionally I can strike up a simplex QSO on 2 meters.  I have had
some nice chats out on the highways, and others just from seeing ham
plates on other cars in parking lots.  I have even had hams visiting
from other countries introduce themselves and exchange greetings.
That is rare, but when it happens, it is neat.

Go for it!

73,
Russ Dow  N7DW



----- Original Message -----
From: <daveo@express56.com>
To: <gvarc@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 10:26 AM
Subject: [GVARC] Ham vehicle plates?


>
> I've seen a few of the ham license plates around. I was surprised to
see
> that they are only $21 with no recurring fee. (Opposed to the vanity
plates
> that run $90 and recurring $65 each year--ouch!)
>
> I am interested in hearing from all of you in Garlic Valley about
why you
> have (or don't have) ham plates. Is there a compelling reason to get
them?
> Or to not get them?
>
> Thanks much. See you all at the Garlic Festival!
>
> David KG6MVX
>
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