[PaQSO] Special Event call

wv2b at juno.com wv2b at juno.com
Thu Apr 5 18:26:47 EDT 2007


I can't help but wonder a couple things about the proposed special call:
When transmitting in conjunction with an event of special significance, an amateur station ("special event station") may transmit the identification announcement using a special event call sign in accord with the procedures detailed below. Substituting a special event call sign for its assigned call sign may help a special event station call attention "on-air" to its participation in the special event and to the unique opportunity for the amateur service community to exchange greetings with the station. Use of these provisions, however, must not detract from the station making the source of its transmissions known to those receiving them. The special event station must also transmit its assigned call sign at least once per hour during such operation. 
Would it be legal to obtain such a callsign, and allow different stations statewide to use this call? The source of the transmissions must be clear to those receiving them, including sending the station call once per hour. I would check with a callsign coordinator before going too far with this.
Also:
The FCC says that special event 1x1 call signs are authorized for use "in conjunction with an event of special significance." This suggests an event with high public visibility, as opposed to a routine ham radio contest or other operating event. However, a special event call sign could be used in conjunction with a contest if one were to occur within the call sign reservation period. 
Does the qso party qualify as an "event of special significance" with high public visability? It is of special significance to the participants, but is really just a routine contest, of no interest to the public outside ham radio.
Not trying to throw in monkey wrenches, but these things come to mind.
73,
Duane, WV2B


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