• Callsign Updates

    From Daryl Stout@618:250/1 to All on Tue Jun 30 13:22:55 2020
    Amateur Radio Callsign Update for the U.S. and its territories, from
    the FCC as of June 29, 2020. These are in "sequential" format, and do
    not necessarily include "vanity callsigns".

    Data is from the HamData.Com website at www.hamdata.com/fccinfo.html --
    so, check that, in case typographical errors are in this message.

    In some regions, all the sequential callsigns have been issued, so
    other callsign groups are being noted as well. The first 2 entries
    for regions 0 through 9 are for Technician or General class licensees
    (starting with a K), and then for Amateur Extra Class licensees
    (starting with an A).

    The regions are noted as per Appendix 2, in Part 97 of the FCC Rules.

    Note that, eventually, the FCC will no longer accept Social Security
    Numbers on an NCVEC Form 605 -- one will have to obtain an FRN from the
    FCC CORES website PRIOR to going to a license exam session...or they will
    NOT be able to take the license exam. Some VE Teams ALREADY REQUIRE an
    FRN at the exam session; check with your local VE Team before exam day.

    Also, some VE Teams may have a way for you to obtain an FRN at the exam session (i.e. via a laptop computer and Wi-Fi connection), but that's
    NOT guaranteed. For what to bring to a license exam session, go to:

    http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session

    Failure to do so may mean you can't take the license exam(s).

    URL's are on this page on how to obtain a copy of your license (which
    will be sent off with your data), and what the current ARRL/VEC exam fee
    is. That fee is payable in either cash, check, or money order...payable
    to ARRL/VEC. You can NOT use credit or debit cards to pay for the exam
    fee, as the VE Teams do NOT have the resources to process these
    transactions.

    An informative New Users Guide on getting started with the Universal Licensing System (ULS) is at:

    https://fcc.gov/new-users-guide-getting-started-universal-licensing-system-uls

    You can get an FRN and password at this URL, and it'll help you get
    your license faster. You will have to provide your Social Security
    Number to get an FRN. Once you have the FRN, though...it is yours FOR LIFE...even if your amateur radio operator license lapses (is expired
    more than 2 years). Once you have the FRN, do NOT use your Social
    Security Number on the NCVEC Form 605, or the FCC will reject the
    form, delaying processing of your amateur radio license.

    Note that the FCC no longer mails out licenses, and you'll need to
    supply an email address on the NCVEC Form 605.

    Also, current amateur radio operators requesting a callsign change,
    or new amateur radio operators, must answer "The Felony Question" on the
    NCVEC Form 605, stating whether or not you've been convicted of a felony
    in state or federal court.

    A "YES" response is NOT an automatic disqualification, but it depends
    upon the circumstances surrounding the conviction.

    Details are available on the back of the form, available at:

    http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2017NCVEC605.pdf

    You will need a PDF reader to view/print the file.

    Note that any NCVEC Form 605's dated PRIOR to September, 2017 are
    INVALID, and will NOT be accepted by the FCC. Be sure that the VE
    Team is using NCVEC Form 605's effective September, 2017 or later.
    Otherwise, you're wasting your time and money.

    Lastly, due to the CoronaVirus (COVID-19), many ham radio license
    exams are being CANCELLED. Check with the VE Team beforehand to be
    sure that the exam session is still scheduled. While some teams are
    using "remote testing", a lot of logistical hoops have to be "jumped
    through", to ensure that examinees aren't cheating during the session;
    and many VE Teams (like mine) don't have the resources to do such. So,
    these teams will likely do "low contact, in person testing" instead.
    Again, check with the VE Team Contact for details on such a session.

    ***

    Region 0: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
    North Dakota and South Dakota

    KF0ATN AE0JT KI0TL

    ***

    Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
    and Vermont

    KC1NJP AC1JK KE1MT

    ***

    Region 2: New Jersey and New York

    KD2UDD AD2AT

    ***

    Region 3: Delaware, District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

    KC3PNI AC3FZ KF3EU

    ***

    Region 4: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina,
    South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia

    KO4EXZ AK4ZZ KX4ZD

    ***

    Region 5: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
    and Texas

    KI5JRX AG5ZN KM5ZM

    ***

    Region 6: California

    KN6JPJ AJ6PG KR6GI

    ***

    Region 7: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington,
    and Wyoming

    KJ7OVY AI7BR KK7ZR

    ***

    Region 8: Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia

    KE8OTT AD8FX KI8KY

    ***

    Region 9: Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

    KD9PSO AC9XC KG9RK

    ***

    Hawaii WH6GKE AH6VV

    Alaska KL5BC AL3T AL7RY WL7CYM

    Northern Marianas KH0ZY WH0ACG

    Guam NH2NE AH2EJ

    American Samoa KH8E AH8Z WH8ABN

    Virgin Islands NP2TK KP2CZ

    Puerto Rico WP4RMY WP4HD
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  • From Daryl Stout@618:250/1 to All on Fri Jul 3 08:43:45 2020
    Amateur Radio Callsign Update for the U.S. and its territories, from
    the FCC as of July 1, 2020. These are in "sequential" format, and do
    not necessarily include "vanity callsigns".

    Data is from the HamData.Com website at www.hamdata.com/fccinfo.html --
    so, check that, in case typographical errors are in this message.

    In some regions, all the sequential callsigns have been issued, so
    other callsign groups are being noted as well. The first 2 entries
    for regions 0 through 9 are for Technician or General class licensees
    (starting with a K), and then for Amateur Extra Class licensees
    (starting with an A).

    The regions are noted as per Appendix 2, in Part 97 of the FCC Rules.

    Note that, eventually, the FCC will no longer accept Social Security
    Numbers on an NCVEC Form 605 -- one will have to obtain an FRN from the
    FCC CORES website PRIOR to going to a license exam session...or they will
    NOT be able to take the license exam. Some VE Teams ALREADY REQUIRE an
    FRN at the exam session; check with your local VE Team before exam day.

    Also, some VE Teams may have a way for you to obtain an FRN at the exam session (i.e. via a laptop computer and Wi-Fi connection), but that's
    NOT guaranteed. For what to bring to a license exam session, go to:

    http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session

    Failure to do so may mean you can't take the license exam(s).

    URL's are on this page on how to obtain a copy of your license (which
    will be sent off with your data), and what the current ARRL/VEC exam fee
    is. That fee is payable in either cash, check, or money order...payable
    to ARRL/VEC. You can NOT use credit or debit cards to pay for the exam
    fee, as the VE Teams do NOT have the resources to process these
    transactions.

    An informative New Users Guide on getting started with the Universal Licensing System (ULS) is at:

    https://fcc.gov/new-users-guide-getting-started-universal-licensing-system-uls

    You can get an FRN and password at this URL, and it'll help you get
    your license faster. You will have to provide your Social Security
    Number to get an FRN. Once you have the FRN, though...it is yours FOR LIFE...even if your amateur radio operator license lapses (is expired
    more than 2 years). Once you have the FRN, do NOT use your Social
    Security Number on the NCVEC Form 605, or the FCC will reject the
    form, delaying processing of your amateur radio license.

    Note that the FCC no longer mails out licenses, and you'll need to
    supply an email address on the NCVEC Form 605.

    Also, current amateur radio operators requesting a callsign change,
    or new amateur radio operators, must answer "The Felony Question" on the
    NCVEC Form 605, stating whether or not you've been convicted of a felony
    in state or federal court.

    A "YES" response is NOT an automatic disqualification, but it depends
    upon the circumstances surrounding the conviction.

    Details are available on the back of the form, available at:

    http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2017NCVEC605.pdf

    You will need a PDF reader to view/print the file.

    Note that any NCVEC Form 605's dated PRIOR to September, 2017 are
    INVALID, and will NOT be accepted by the FCC. Be sure that the VE
    Team is using NCVEC Form 605's effective September, 2017 or later.
    Otherwise, you're wasting your time and money.

    Lastly, due to the CoronaVirus (COVID-19), many ham radio license
    exams are being CANCELLED. Check with the VE Team beforehand to be
    sure that the exam session is still scheduled. While some teams are
    using "remote testing", a lot of logistical hoops have to be "jumped
    through", to ensure that examinees aren't cheating during the session;
    and many VE Teams (like mine) don't have the resources to do such. So,
    these teams will likely do "low contact, in person testing" instead.
    Again, check with the VE Team Contact for details on such a session.

    ***

    Region 0: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
    North Dakota and South Dakota

    KF0ATX AE0JT KI0TL

    ***

    Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
    and Vermont

    KC1NJT AC1JL KE1MT

    ***

    Region 2: New Jersey and New York

    KD2UDM AD2AT

    ***

    Region 3: Delaware, District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

    KC3PNY AC3GB KF3EU

    ***

    Region 4: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina,
    South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia

    KO4FAI AK4ZZ KX4ZI

    ***

    Region 5: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
    and Texas

    KI5JTJ AG5ZP KM5ZM

    ***

    Region 6: California

    KN6JRS AJ6PI KR6GI

    ***

    Region 7: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington,
    and Wyoming

    KJ7OZH AI7BT KK7ZR

    ***

    Region 8: Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia

    KE8OUD AD8FX KI8KY

    ***

    Region 9: Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

    KD9PTN AC9XC KG9RK

    ***

    Hawaii WH6GKE AH6VV

    Alaska KL5BC AL3T AL7RY WL7CYM

    Northern Marianas KH0ZY WH0ACG

    Guam NH2NE AH2EJ

    American Samoa KH8E AH8Z WH8ABN

    Virgin Islands NP2TK KP2CZ

    Puerto Rico WP4RMY WP4HD
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  • From Daryl Stout@618:250/1 to All on Fri Jul 3 17:52:33 2020
    Amateur Radio Callsign Update for the U.S. and its territories, from
    the FCC as of July 2, 2020. These are in "sequential" format, and do
    not necessarily include "vanity callsigns".

    Data is from the HamData.Com website at www.hamdata.com/fccinfo.html --
    so, check that, in case typographical errors are in this message.

    In some regions, all the sequential callsigns have been issued, so
    other callsign groups are being noted as well. The first 2 entries
    for regions 0 through 9 are for Technician or General class licensees
    (starting with a K), and then for Amateur Extra Class licensees
    (starting with an A).

    The regions are noted as per Appendix 2, in Part 97 of the FCC Rules.

    Note that, eventually, the FCC will no longer accept Social Security
    Numbers on an NCVEC Form 605 -- one will have to obtain an FRN from the
    FCC CORES website PRIOR to going to a license exam session...or they will
    NOT be able to take the license exam. Some VE Teams ALREADY REQUIRE an
    FRN at the exam session; check with your local VE Team before exam day.

    Also, some VE Teams may have a way for you to obtain an FRN at the exam session (i.e. via a laptop computer and Wi-Fi connection), but that's
    NOT guaranteed. For what to bring to a license exam session, go to:

    http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session

    Failure to do so may mean you can't take the license exam(s).

    URL's are on this page on how to obtain a copy of your license (which
    will be sent off with your data), and what the current ARRL/VEC exam fee
    is. That fee is payable in either cash, check, or money order...payable
    to ARRL/VEC. You can NOT use credit or debit cards to pay for the exam
    fee, as the VE Teams do NOT have the resources to process these
    transactions.

    An informative New Users Guide on getting started with the Universal Licensing System (ULS) is at:

    https://fcc.gov/new-users-guide-getting-started-universal-licensing-system-uls

    You can get an FRN and password at this URL, and it'll help you get
    your license faster. You will have to provide your Social Security
    Number to get an FRN. Once you have the FRN, though...it is yours FOR LIFE...even if your amateur radio operator license lapses (is expired
    more than 2 years). Once you have the FRN, do NOT use your Social
    Security Number on the NCVEC Form 605, or the FCC will reject the
    form, delaying processing of your amateur radio license.

    Note that the FCC no longer mails out licenses, and you'll need to
    supply an email address on the NCVEC Form 605.

    Also, current amateur radio operators requesting a callsign change,
    or new amateur radio operators, must answer "The Felony Question" on the
    NCVEC Form 605, stating whether or not you've been convicted of a felony
    in state or federal court.

    A "YES" response is NOT an automatic disqualification, but it depends
    upon the circumstances surrounding the conviction.

    Details are available on the back of the form, available at:

    http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2017NCVEC605.pdf

    You will need a PDF reader to view/print the file.

    Note that any NCVEC Form 605's dated PRIOR to September, 2017 are
    INVALID, and will NOT be accepted by the FCC. Be sure that the VE
    Team is using NCVEC Form 605's effective September, 2017 or later.
    Otherwise, you're wasting your time and money.

    Lastly, due to the CoronaVirus (COVID-19), many ham radio license
    exams are being CANCELLED. Check with the VE Team beforehand to be
    sure that the exam session is still scheduled. While some teams are
    using "remote testing", a lot of logistical hoops have to be "jumped
    through", to ensure that examinees aren't cheating during the session;
    and many VE Teams (like mine) don't have the resources to do such. So,
    these teams will likely do "low contact, in person testing" instead.
    Again, check with the VE Team Contact for details on such a session.

    ***

    Region 0: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
    North Dakota and South Dakota

    KF0AUH AE0JW KI0TL

    ***

    Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
    and Vermont

    KC1NJT AC1JL KE1MT

    ***

    Region 2: New Jersey and New York

    KD2UDT AD2AT

    ***

    Region 3: Delaware, District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

    KC3PNY AC3GB KF3EU

    ***

    Region 4: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina,
    South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia

    KO4FBG AK4ZZ KX4ZL

    ***

    Region 5: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
    and Texas

    KI5JTX AG5ZQ KM5ZM

    ***

    Region 6: California

    KN6JSK AJ6PI KR6GI

    ***

    Region 7: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington,
    and Wyoming

    KJ7PAA AI7BU KK7ZR

    ***

    Region 8: Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia

    KE8OUN AD8FX KI8KY

    ***

    Region 9: Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

    KD9PTT AC9XC KG9RK

    ***

    Hawaii WH6GKE AH6VV

    Alaska KL5BC AL3T AL7RY WL7CYM

    Northern Marianas KH0ZY WH0ACG

    Guam NH2NE AH2EJ

    American Samoa KH8E AH8Z WH8ABN

    Virgin Islands NP2TK KP2CZ

    Puerto Rico WP4RMY WP4HD
    ---
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  • From Daryl Stout@618:250/1 to All on Tue Jul 7 10:07:08 2020
    Amateur Radio Callsign Update for the U.S. and its territories, from
    the FCC as of July 6, 2020. These are in "sequential" format, and do
    not necessarily include "vanity callsigns".

    Data is from the HamData.Com website at www.hamdata.com/fccinfo.html --
    so, check that, in case typographical errors are in this message. These
    are updated normally Tuesday through Saturday, with data from the prior "business day" that the FCC is open. Note that during a "government
    shutdown", callsigns (new, vanity, club, special event, etc.) are NOT issued...and data is not updated as a result. See the bulletin dealing
    with callsigns and government shutdowns for further information.

    In some regions, all the sequential callsigns have been issued, so
    other callsign groups are being noted as well. The first 2 entries
    for regions 0 through 9 are for Technician or General class licensees
    (starting with a K), and then for Amateur Extra Class licensees
    (starting with an A).

    The regions are noted as per Appendix 2, in Part 97 of the FCC Rules.

    Note that, eventually, the FCC will no longer accept Social Security
    Numbers on an NCVEC Form 605 -- one will have to obtain an FRN from the
    FCC CORES website PRIOR to going to a license exam session...or they will
    NOT be able to take the license exam. Some VE Teams ALREADY REQUIRE an
    FRN at the exam session; check with your local VE Team before exam day.

    Also, some VE Teams may have a way for you to obtain an FRN at the exam session (i.e. via a laptop computer and Wi-Fi connection), but that's
    NOT guaranteed. For what to bring to a license exam session, go to:

    http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session

    Failure to do so may mean you can't take the license exam(s).

    URL's are on this page on how to obtain a copy of your license (which
    will be sent off with your data), and what the current ARRL/VEC exam fee
    is. That fee is payable in either cash, check, or money order...payable
    to ARRL/VEC. You can NOT use credit or debit cards to pay for the exam
    fee, as the VE Teams do NOT have the resources to process these
    transactions.

    An informative New Users Guide on getting started with the Universal Licensing System (ULS) is at:

    https://fcc.gov/new-users-guide-getting-started-universal-licensing-system-uls

    You can get an FRN and password at this URL, and it'll help you get
    your license faster. You will have to provide your Social Security
    Number to get an FRN. Once you have the FRN, though...it is yours FOR LIFE...even if your amateur radio operator license lapses (is expired
    more than 2 years). Once you have the FRN, do NOT use your Social
    Security Number on the NCVEC Form 605, or the FCC will reject the
    form, delaying processing of your amateur radio license.

    Note that the FCC no longer mails out licenses, and you'll need to
    supply an email address on the NCVEC Form 605.

    Also, current amateur radio operators requesting a callsign change,
    or new amateur radio operators, must answer "The Felony Question" on the
    NCVEC Form 605, stating whether or not you've been convicted of a felony
    in state or federal court.

    A "YES" response is NOT an automatic disqualification, but it depends
    upon the circumstances surrounding the conviction.

    Details are available on the back of the form, available at:

    http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2017NCVEC605.pdf

    You will need a PDF reader to view/print the file.

    Note that any NCVEC Form 605's dated PRIOR to September, 2017 are
    INVALID, and will NOT be accepted by the FCC. Be sure that the VE
    Team is using NCVEC Form 605's effective September, 2017 or later.
    Otherwise, you're wasting your time and money.

    Lastly, due to the CoronaVirus (COVID-19), many ham radio license
    exams are being CANCELLED. Check with the VE Team beforehand to be
    sure that the exam session is still scheduled. While some teams are
    using "remote testing", a lot of logistical hoops have to be "jumped
    through", to ensure that examinees aren't cheating during the session;
    and many VE Teams (like mine) don't have the resources to do such. So,
    these teams will likely do "low contact, in person testing" instead.
    Again, check with the VE Team Contact for details on such a session.

    ***

    Region 0: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
    North Dakota and South Dakota

    KF0AUN AE0JX KI0TL

    ***

    Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
    and Vermont

    KC1NJX AC1JL KE1MT

    ***

    Region 2: New Jersey and New York

    KD2UEK AD2AU

    ***

    Region 3: Delaware, District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

    KC3POB AC3GB KF3EU

    ***

    Region 4: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina,
    South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia

    KO4FCX AK4ZZ KX4ZM

    ***

    Region 5: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
    and Texas

    KI5JUM AG5ZQ KM5ZM

    ***

    Region 6: California

    KN6JTM AJ6PL KR6GI

    ***

    Region 7: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington,
    and Wyoming

    KJ7PBE AI7BU KK7ZR

    ***

    Region 8: Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia

    KE8OVR AD8FX KI8KY

    ***

    Region 9: Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

    KD9PTY AC9XD KG9RK

    ***

    Hawaii WH6GKE AH6VV

    Alaska KL5BC AL3T AL7RY WL7CYM

    Northern Marianas KH0ZY WH0ACG

    Guam NH2NE AH2EJ

    American Samoa KH8E AH8Z WH8ABN

    Virgin Islands NP2TK KP2CZ

    Puerto Rico WP4RMZ WP4HD
    ---
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  • From Daryl Stout@618:250/1 to All on Fri Jul 10 09:09:33 2020
    Amateur Radio Callsign Update for the U.S. and its territories, from
    the FCC as of July 9, 2020. These are in "sequential" format, and do
    not necessarily include "vanity callsigns".

    Data is from the HamData.Com website at www.hamdata.com/fccinfo.html --
    so, check that, in case typographical errors are in this message. These
    are updated normally Tuesday through Saturday, with data from the prior "business day" that the FCC is open. Note that during a "government
    shutdown", callsigns (new, vanity, club, special event, etc.) are NOT issued...and data is not updated as a result. See the bulletin dealing
    with callsigns and government shutdowns for further information.

    In some regions, all the sequential callsigns have been issued, so
    other callsign groups are being noted as well. The first 2 entries
    for regions 0 through 9 are for Technician or General class licensees
    (starting with a K), and then for Amateur Extra Class licensees
    (starting with an A).

    The regions are noted as per Appendix 2, in Part 97 of the FCC Rules.

    Note that, eventually, the FCC will no longer accept Social Security
    Numbers on an NCVEC Form 605 -- one will have to obtain an FRN from the
    FCC CORES website PRIOR to going to a license exam session...or they will
    NOT be able to take the license exam. Some VE Teams ALREADY REQUIRE an
    FRN at the exam session; check with your local VE Team before exam day.

    Also, some VE Teams may have a way for you to obtain an FRN at the exam session (i.e. via a laptop computer and Wi-Fi connection), but that's
    NOT guaranteed. For what to bring to a license exam session, go to:

    http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session

    Failure to do so may mean you can't take the license exam(s).

    URL's are on this page on how to obtain a copy of your license (which
    will be sent off with your data), and what the current ARRL/VEC exam fee
    is. That fee is payable in either cash, check, or money order...payable
    to ARRL/VEC. You can NOT use credit or debit cards to pay for the exam
    fee, as the VE Teams do NOT have the resources to process these
    transactions.

    An informative New Users Guide on getting started with the Universal Licensing System (ULS) is at:

    https://fcc.gov/new-users-guide-getting-started-universal-licensing-system-uls

    You can get an FRN and password at this URL, and it'll help you get
    your license faster. You will have to provide your Social Security
    Number to get an FRN. Once you have the FRN, though...it is yours FOR LIFE...even if your amateur radio operator license lapses (is expired
    more than 2 years). Once you have the FRN, do NOT use your Social
    Security Number on the NCVEC Form 605, or the FCC will reject the
    form, delaying processing of your amateur radio license.

    Note that the FCC no longer mails out licenses, and you'll need to
    supply an email address on the NCVEC Form 605.

    Also, current amateur radio operators requesting a callsign change,
    or new amateur radio operators, must answer "The Felony Question" on the
    NCVEC Form 605, stating whether or not you've been convicted of a felony
    in state or federal court.

    A "YES" response is NOT an automatic disqualification, but it depends
    upon the circumstances surrounding the conviction.

    Details are available on the back of the form, available at:

    http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2017NCVEC605.pdf

    You will need a PDF reader to view/print the file.

    Note that any NCVEC Form 605's dated PRIOR to September, 2017 are
    INVALID, and will NOT be accepted by the FCC. Be sure that the VE
    Team is using NCVEC Form 605's effective September, 2017 or later.
    Otherwise, you're wasting your time and money.

    Lastly, due to the CoronaVirus (COVID-19), many ham radio license
    exams are being CANCELLED. Check with the VE Team beforehand to be
    sure that the exam session is still scheduled. While some teams are
    using "remote testing", a lot of logistical hoops have to be "jumped
    through", to ensure that examinees aren't cheating during the session;
    and many VE Teams (like mine) don't have the resources to do such. So,
    these teams will likely do "low contact, in person testing" instead.
    Again, check with the VE Team Contact for details on such a session.

    ***

    Region 0: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
    North Dakota and South Dakota

    KF0AVB AE0JY KI0TL

    ***

    Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
    and Vermont

    KC1NLB AC1JO KE1MT

    ***

    Region 2: New Jersey and New York

    KD2UEZ AD2AU

    ***

    Region 3: Delaware, District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

    KC3PPL AC3GC KF3EU

    ***

    Region 4: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina,
    South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia

    KO4FEW AK4ZZ KX4ZO

    ***

    Region 5: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
    and Texas

    KI5JWU AG5ZR KM5ZM

    ***

    Region 6: California

    KN6JUL AJ6PN KR6GI

    ***

    Region 7: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington,
    and Wyoming

    KJ7PCG AI7BV KK7ZR

    ***

    Region 8: Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia

    KE8OWV AD8FX KI8KY

    ***

    Region 9: Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

    KD9PUM AC9XE KG9RK

    ***

    Hawaii WH6GKF AH6VV

    Alaska KL5BD AL3T AL7RY WL7CYM

    Northern Marianas KH0ZY WH0ACG

    Guam NH2NE AH2EK

    American Samoa KH8E AH8Z WH8ABN

    Virgin Islands NP2TK KP2CZ

    Puerto Rico WP4RMZ WP4HD
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  • From Daryl Stout@618:250/1 to All on Tue Jul 14 08:48:32 2020
    Amateur Radio Callsign Update for the U.S. and its territories, from
    the FCC as of July 13, 2020. These are in "sequential" format, and do
    not necessarily include "vanity callsigns".

    Data is from the HamData.Com website at www.hamdata.com/fccinfo.html --
    so, check that, in case typographical errors are in this message. These
    are updated normally Tuesday through Saturday, with data from the prior "business day" that the FCC is open. Note that during a "government
    shutdown", callsigns (new, vanity, club, special event, etc.) are NOT issued...and data is not updated as a result. See the bulletin dealing
    with callsigns and government shutdowns for further information.

    In some regions, all the sequential callsigns have been issued, so
    other callsign groups are being noted as well. The first 2 entries
    for regions 0 through 9 are for Technician or General class licensees
    (starting with a K), and then for Amateur Extra Class licensees
    (starting with an A).

    The regions are noted as per Appendix 2, in Part 97 of the FCC Rules.

    Note that, eventually, the FCC will no longer accept Social Security
    Numbers on an NCVEC Form 605 -- one will have to obtain an FRN from the
    FCC CORES website PRIOR to going to a license exam session...or they will
    NOT be able to take the license exam. Some VE Teams ALREADY REQUIRE an
    FRN at the exam session; check with your local VE Team before exam day.

    Also, some VE Teams may have a way for you to obtain an FRN at the exam session (i.e. via a laptop computer and Wi-Fi connection), but that's
    NOT guaranteed. For what to bring to a license exam session, go to:

    http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session

    Failure to do so may mean you can't take the license exam(s).

    URL's are on this page on how to obtain a copy of your license (which
    will be sent off with your data), and what the current ARRL/VEC exam fee
    is. That fee is payable in either cash, check, or money order...payable
    to ARRL/VEC. You can NOT use credit or debit cards to pay for the exam
    fee, as the VE Teams do NOT have the resources to process these
    transactions.

    An informative New Users Guide on getting started with the Universal Licensing System (ULS) is at:

    https://fcc.gov/new-users-guide-getting-started-universal-licensing-system-uls

    You can get an FRN and password at this URL, and it'll help you get
    your license faster. You will have to provide your Social Security
    Number to get an FRN. Once you have the FRN, though...it is yours FOR LIFE...even if your amateur radio operator license lapses (is expired
    more than 2 years). Once you have the FRN, do NOT use your Social
    Security Number on the NCVEC Form 605, or the FCC will reject the
    form, delaying processing of your amateur radio license.

    Note that the FCC no longer mails out licenses, and you'll need to
    supply an email address on the NCVEC Form 605.

    Also, current amateur radio operators requesting a callsign change,
    or new amateur radio operators, must answer "The Felony Question" on the
    NCVEC Form 605, stating whether or not you've been convicted of a felony
    in state or federal court.

    A "YES" response is NOT an automatic disqualification, but it depends
    upon the circumstances surrounding the conviction.

    Details are available on the back of the form, available at:

    http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2017NCVEC605.pdf

    You will need a PDF reader to view/print the file.

    Note that any NCVEC Form 605's dated PRIOR to September, 2017 are
    INVALID, and will NOT be accepted by the FCC. Be sure that the VE
    Team is using NCVEC Form 605's effective September, 2017 or later.
    Otherwise, you're wasting your time and money.

    Lastly, due to the CoronaVirus (COVID-19), many ham radio license
    exams are being CANCELLED. Check with the VE Team beforehand to be
    sure that the exam session is still scheduled. While some teams are
    using "remote testing", a lot of logistical hoops have to be "jumped
    through", to ensure that examinees aren't cheating during the session;
    and many VE Teams (like mine) don't have the resources to do such. So,
    these teams will likely do "low contact, in person testing" instead.
    Again, check with the VE Team Contact for details on such a session.

    ***

    Region 0: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
    North Dakota and South Dakota

    KF0AVW AE0KA KI0TL

    ***

    Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
    and Vermont

    KC1NLL AC1JS KE1MT

    ***

    Region 2: New Jersey and New York

    KD2UFP AD2AU

    ***

    Region 3: Delaware, District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

    KC3PQH AC3GC KF3EU

    ***

    Region 4: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina,
    South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia

    KO4FGB AK4ZZ KX4ZQ

    ***

    Region 5: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
    and Texas

    KI5JXL AG5ZR KM5ZM

    ***

    Region 6: California

    KN6JVN AJ6PN KR6GI

    ***

    Region 7: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington,
    and Wyoming

    KJ7PDJ AI7BW KK7ZR

    ***

    Region 8: Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia

    KE8OXY AD8FX KI8KY

    ***

    Region 9: Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

    KD9PUV AC9XF KG9RK

    ***

    Hawaii WH6GKH AH6VV

    Alaska KL5BD AL3T AL7RY WL7CYM

    Northern Marianas KH0ZY WH0ACG

    Guam NH2NE AH2EK

    American Samoa KH8E AH8Z WH8ABN

    Virgin Islands NP2TK KP2CZ

    Puerto Rico WP4RNJ WP4HD
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  • From Daryl Stout@618:250/1 to All on Fri Jul 17 11:44:25 2020
    Amateur Radio Callsign Update for the U.S. and its territories, from
    the FCC as of July 16, 2020. These are in "sequential" format, and do
    not necessarily include "vanity callsigns".

    Data is from the HamData.Com website at www.hamdata.com/fccinfo.html --
    so, check that, in case typographical errors are in this message. These
    are updated normally Tuesday through Saturday, with data from the prior "business day" that the FCC is open. Note that during a "government
    shutdown", callsigns (new, vanity, club, special event, etc.) are NOT issued...and data is not updated as a result. See the bulletin dealing
    with callsigns and government shutdowns for further information.

    In some regions, all the sequential callsigns have been issued, so
    other callsign groups are being noted as well. The first 2 entries
    for regions 0 through 9 are for Technician or General class licensees
    (starting with a K), and then for Amateur Extra Class licensees
    (starting with an A).

    The regions are noted as per Appendix 2, in Part 97 of the FCC Rules.

    Note that, eventually, the FCC will no longer accept Social Security
    Numbers on an NCVEC Form 605 -- one will have to obtain an FRN from the
    FCC CORES website PRIOR to going to a license exam session...or they will
    NOT be able to take the license exam. Some VE Teams ALREADY REQUIRE an
    FRN at the exam session; check with your local VE Team before exam day.

    Also, some VE Teams may have a way for you to obtain an FRN at the exam session (i.e. via a laptop computer and Wi-Fi connection), but that's
    NOT guaranteed. For what to bring to a license exam session, go to:

    http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session

    Failure to do so may mean you can't take the license exam(s).

    URL's are on this page on how to obtain a copy of your license (which
    will be sent off with your data), and what the current ARRL/VEC exam fee
    is. That fee is payable in either cash, check, or money order...payable
    to ARRL/VEC. You can NOT use credit or debit cards to pay for the exam
    fee, as the VE Teams do NOT have the resources to process these
    transactions.

    An informative New Users Guide on getting started with the Universal Licensing System (ULS) is at:

    https://fcc.gov/new-users-guide-getting-started-universal-licensing-system-uls

    You can get an FRN and password at this URL, and it'll help you get
    your license faster. You will have to provide your Social Security
    Number to get an FRN. Once you have the FRN, though...it is yours FOR LIFE...even if your amateur radio operator license lapses (is expired
    more than 2 years). Once you have the FRN, do NOT use your Social
    Security Number on the NCVEC Form 605, or the FCC will reject the
    form, delaying processing of your amateur radio license.

    Note that the FCC no longer mails out licenses, and you'll need to
    supply an email address on the NCVEC Form 605.

    Also, current amateur radio operators requesting a callsign change,
    or new amateur radio operators, must answer "The Felony Question" on the
    NCVEC Form 605, stating whether or not you've been convicted of a felony
    in state or federal court.

    A "YES" response is NOT an automatic disqualification, but it depends
    upon the circumstances surrounding the conviction.

    Details are available on the back of the form, available at:

    http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2017NCVEC605.pdf

    You will need a PDF reader to view/print the file.

    Note that any NCVEC Form 605's dated PRIOR to September, 2017 are
    INVALID, and will NOT be accepted by the FCC. Be sure that the VE
    Team is using NCVEC Form 605's effective September, 2017 or later.
    Otherwise, you're wasting your time and money.

    Lastly, due to the CoronaVirus (COVID-19), many ham radio license
    exams are being CANCELLED. Check with the VE Team beforehand to be
    sure that the exam session is still scheduled. While some teams are
    using "remote testing", a lot of logistical hoops have to be "jumped
    through", to ensure that examinees aren't cheating during the session;
    and many VE Teams (like mine) don't have the resources to do such. So,
    these teams will likely do "low contact, in person testing" instead.
    Again, check with the VE Team Contact for details on such a session.

    ***

    Region 0: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
    North Dakota and South Dakota

    KF0AWV AE0KA KI0TL

    ***

    Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
    and Vermont

    KC1NLR AC1JS KE1MT

    ***

    Region 2: New Jersey and New York

    KD2UGA AD2AU

    ***

    Region 3: Delaware, District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

    KC3PQO AC3GC KF3EU

    ***

    Region 4: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina,
    South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia

    KO4FIL AK4ZZ KX4ZQ

    ***

    Region 5: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
    and Texas

    KI5JZJ AG5ZR KM5ZM

    ***

    Region 6: California

    KN6JWG AJ6PO KR6GI

    ***

    Region 7: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington,
    and Wyoming

    KJ7PFL AI7BW KK7ZR

    ***

    Region 8: Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia

    KE8OYT AD8FY KI8KY

    ***

    Region 9: Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

    KD9PVJ AC9XF KG9RK

    ***

    Hawaii WH6GKI AH6VV

    Alaska KL5BD AL3T AL7RY WL7CYM

    Northern Marianas KH0ZY WH0ACG

    Guam NH2NE AH2EK

    American Samoa KH8E AH8Z WH8ABN

    Virgin Islands NP2TK KP2CZ

    Puerto Rico WP4RNK WP4HD
    ---
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  • From Daryl Stout@618:250/1 to All on Tue Jul 21 11:21:35 2020
    Amateur Radio Callsign Update for the U.S. and its territories, from
    the FCC as of July 20, 2020. These are in "sequential" format, and do
    not necessarily include "vanity callsigns".

    Data is from the HamData.Com website at www.hamdata.com/fccinfo.html --
    so, check that, in case typographical errors are in this message. These
    are updated normally Tuesday through Saturday, with data from the prior "business day" that the FCC is open. Note that during a "government
    shutdown", callsigns (new, vanity, club, special event, etc.) are NOT issued...and data is not updated as a result. See the bulletin dealing
    with callsigns and government shutdowns for further information.

    In some regions, all the sequential callsigns have been issued, so
    other callsign groups are being noted as well. The first 2 entries
    for regions 0 through 9 are for Technician or General class licensees
    (starting with a K), and then for Amateur Extra Class licensees
    (starting with an A).

    The regions are noted as per Appendix 2, in Part 97 of the FCC Rules.

    Note that, eventually, the FCC will no longer accept Social Security
    Numbers on an NCVEC Form 605 -- one will have to obtain an FRN from the
    FCC CORES website PRIOR to going to a license exam session...or they will
    NOT be able to take the license exam. Some VE Teams ALREADY REQUIRE an
    FRN at the exam session; check with your local VE Team before exam day.

    Also, some VE Teams may have a way for you to obtain an FRN at the exam session (i.e. via a laptop computer and Wi-Fi connection), but that's
    NOT guaranteed. For what to bring to a license exam session, go to:

    http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session

    Failure to do so may mean you can't take the license exam(s).

    URL's are on this page on how to obtain a copy of your license (which
    will be sent off with your data), and what the current ARRL/VEC exam fee
    is. That fee is payable in either cash, check, or money order...payable
    to ARRL/VEC. You can NOT use credit or debit cards to pay for the exam
    fee, as the VE Teams do NOT have the resources to process these
    transactions.

    An informative New Users Guide on getting started with the Universal Licensing System (ULS) is at:

    https://fcc.gov/new-users-guide-getting-started-universal-licensing-system-uls

    You can get an FRN and password at this URL, and it'll help you get
    your license faster. You will have to provide your Social Security
    Number to get an FRN. Once you have the FRN, though...it is yours FOR LIFE...even if your amateur radio operator license lapses (is expired
    more than 2 years). Once you have the FRN, do NOT use your Social
    Security Number on the NCVEC Form 605, or the FCC will reject the
    form, delaying processing of your amateur radio license.

    Note that the FCC no longer mails out licenses, and you'll need to
    supply an email address on the NCVEC Form 605.

    Also, current amateur radio operators requesting a callsign change,
    or new amateur radio operators, must answer "The Felony Question" on the
    NCVEC Form 605, stating whether or not you've been convicted of a felony
    in state or federal court.

    A "YES" response is NOT an automatic disqualification, but it depends
    upon the circumstances surrounding the conviction.

    Details are available on the back of the form, available at:

    http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2017NCVEC605.pdf

    You will need a PDF reader to view/print the file.

    Note that any NCVEC Form 605's dated PRIOR to September, 2017 are
    INVALID, and will NOT be accepted by the FCC. Be sure that the VE
    Team is using NCVEC Form 605's effective September, 2017 or later.
    Otherwise, you're wasting your time and money.

    Lastly, due to the CoronaVirus (COVID-19), many ham radio license
    exams are being CANCELLED. Check with the VE Team beforehand to be
    sure that the exam session is still scheduled. While some teams are
    using "remote testing", a lot of logistical hoops have to be "jumped
    through", to ensure that examinees aren't cheating during the session;
    and many VE Teams (like mine) don't have the resources to do such. So,
    these teams will likely do "low contact, in person testing" instead.
    Again, check with the VE Team Contact for details on such a session.

    ***

    Region 0: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
    North Dakota and South Dakota

    KF0AYO AE0KA KI0TL

    ***

    Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
    and Vermont

    KC1NMN AC1JT KE1MT

    ***

    Region 2: New Jersey and New York

    KD2UGZ AD2AU

    ***

    Region 3: Delaware, District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

    KC3PRG AC3GC KF3EU

    ***

    Region 4: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina,
    South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia

    KO4FLW AK4ZZ KX4ZR

    ***

    Region 5: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
    and Texas

    KI5KAZ AG5ZT KM5ZM

    ***

    Region 6: California

    KN6JYG AJ6PQ KR6GI

    ***

    Region 7: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington,
    and Wyoming

    KJ7PGO AI7BX KK7ZR

    ***

    Region 8: Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia

    KE8OZE AD8FY KI8KY

    ***

    Region 9: Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

    KD9PVY AC9XG KG9RK

    ***

    Hawaii WH6GKI AH6VV

    Alaska KL5BE AL3T AL7RY WL7CYM

    Northern Marianas KH0ZY WH0ACG

    Guam NH2NE AH2EK

    American Samoa KH8E AH8Z WH8ABN

    Virgin Islands NP2TK KP2CZ

    Puerto Rico WP4RNK WP4HD
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  • From Daryl Stout@618:250/1 to All on Fri Jul 24 15:54:09 2020
    Amateur Radio Callsign Update for the U.S. and its territories, from
    the FCC as of July 23, 2020. These are in "sequential" format, and do
    not necessarily include "vanity callsigns".

    Data is from the HamData.Com website at www.hamdata.com/fccinfo.html --
    so, check that, in case typographical errors are in this message. These
    are updated normally Tuesday through Saturday, with data from the prior "business day" that the FCC is open. Note that during a "government
    shutdown", callsigns (new, vanity, club, special event, etc.) are NOT issued...and data is not updated as a result. See the bulletin dealing
    with callsigns and government shutdowns for further information.

    In some regions, all the sequential callsigns have been issued, so
    other callsign groups are being noted as well. The first 2 entries
    for regions 0 through 9 are for Technician or General class licensees
    (starting with a K), and then for Amateur Extra Class licensees
    (starting with an A).

    The regions are noted as per Appendix 2, in Part 97 of the FCC Rules.

    Note that, eventually, the FCC will no longer accept Social Security
    Numbers on an NCVEC Form 605 -- one will have to obtain an FRN from the
    FCC CORES website PRIOR to going to a license exam session...or they will
    NOT be able to take the license exam. Some VE Teams ALREADY REQUIRE an
    FRN at the exam session; check with your local VE Team before exam day.

    Also, some VE Teams may have a way for you to obtain an FRN at the exam session (i.e. via a laptop computer and Wi-Fi connection), but that's
    NOT guaranteed. For what to bring to a license exam session, go to:

    http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session

    Failure to do so may mean you can't take the license exam(s).

    URL's are on this page on how to obtain a copy of your license (which
    will be sent off with your data), and what the current ARRL/VEC exam fee
    is. That fee is payable in either cash, check, or money order...payable
    to ARRL/VEC. You can NOT use credit or debit cards to pay for the exam
    fee, as the VE Teams do NOT have the resources to process these
    transactions.

    An informative New Users Guide on getting started with the Universal Licensing System (ULS) is at:

    https://fcc.gov/new-users-guide-getting-started-universal-licensing-system-uls

    You can get an FRN and password at this URL, and it'll help you get
    your license faster. You will have to provide your Social Security
    Number to get an FRN. Once you have the FRN, though...it is yours FOR LIFE...even if your amateur radio operator license lapses (is expired
    more than 2 years). Once you have the FRN, do NOT use your Social
    Security Number on the NCVEC Form 605, or the FCC will reject the
    form, delaying processing of your amateur radio license.

    Note that the FCC no longer mails out licenses, and you'll need to
    supply an email address on the NCVEC Form 605.

    Also, current amateur radio operators requesting a callsign change,
    or new amateur radio operators, must answer "The Felony Question" on the
    NCVEC Form 605, stating whether or not you've been convicted of a felony
    in state or federal court.

    A "YES" response is NOT an automatic disqualification, but it depends
    upon the circumstances surrounding the conviction.

    Details are available on the back of the form, available at:

    http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2017NCVEC605.pdf

    You will need a PDF reader to view/print the file.

    Note that any NCVEC Form 605's dated PRIOR to September, 2017 are
    INVALID, and will NOT be accepted by the FCC. Be sure that the VE
    Team is using NCVEC Form 605's effective September, 2017 or later.
    Otherwise, you're wasting your time and money.

    Lastly, due to the CoronaVirus (COVID-19), many ham radio license
    exams are being CANCELLED. Check with the VE Team beforehand to be
    sure that the exam session is still scheduled. While some teams are
    using "remote testing", a lot of logistical hoops have to be "jumped
    through", to ensure that examinees aren't cheating during the session;
    and many VE Teams (like mine) don't have the resources to do such. So,
    these teams will likely do "low contact, in person testing" instead.
    Again, check with the VE Team Contact for details on such a session.

    ***

    Region 0: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
    North Dakota and South Dakota

    KF0AZF AE0KB KI0TL

    ***

    Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
    and Vermont

    KC1NNL AC1JV KE1MT

    ***

    Region 2: New Jersey and New York

    KD2UHQ AD2AU

    ***

    Region 3: Delaware, District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

    KC3PRW AC3GD KF3EU

    ***

    Region 4: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina,
    South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia

    KO4FQN AK4ZZ KX4ZV

    ***

    Region 5: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
    and Texas

    KI5KDA AG5ZU KM5ZM

    ***

    Region 6: California

    KN6KAG AJ6PQ KR6GI

    ***

    Region 7: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington,
    and Wyoming

    KJ7PII AI7CA KK7ZR

    ***

    Region 8: Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia

    KE8PAI AD8FZ KI8KY

    ***

    Region 9: Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

    KD9PWZ AC9XI KG9RK

    ***

    Hawaii WH6GKK AH6VV

    Alaska KL5BE AL3T AL7RY WL7CYM

    Northern Marianas KH0ZY WH0ACG

    Guam NH2NF AH2EK

    American Samoa KH8E AH8Z WH8ABN

    Virgin Islands NP2TM KP2CZ

    Puerto Rico WP4RNK WP4HD
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  • From Daryl Stout@618:250/1 to All on Tue Jul 28 11:33:47 2020
    Amateur Radio Callsign Update for the U.S. and its territories, from
    the FCC as of July 27, 2020. These are in "sequential" format, and do
    not necessarily include "vanity callsigns".

    Data is from the HamData.Com website at www.hamdata.com/fccinfo.html --
    so, check that, in case typographical errors are in this message. These
    are updated normally Tuesday through Saturday, with data from the prior "business day" that the FCC is open. Note that during a "government
    shutdown", callsigns (new, vanity, club, special event, etc.) are NOT issued...and data is not updated as a result. See the bulletin dealing
    with callsigns and government shutdowns for further information.

    In some regions, all the sequential callsigns have been issued, so
    other callsign groups are being noted as well. The first 2 entries
    for regions 0 through 9 are for Technician or General class licensees
    (starting with a K), and then for Amateur Extra Class licensees
    (starting with an A).

    The regions are noted as per Appendix 2, in Part 97 of the FCC Rules.

    Note that, eventually, the FCC will no longer accept Social Security
    Numbers on an NCVEC Form 605 -- one will have to obtain an FRN from the
    FCC CORES website PRIOR to going to a license exam session...or they will
    NOT be able to take the license exam. Some VE Teams ALREADY REQUIRE an
    FRN at the exam session; check with your local VE Team before exam day.

    Also, some VE Teams may have a way for you to obtain an FRN at the exam session (i.e. via a laptop computer and Wi-Fi connection), but that's
    NOT guaranteed. For what to bring to a license exam session, go to:

    http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session

    Failure to do so may mean you can't take the license exam(s).

    URL's are on this page on how to obtain a copy of your license (which
    will be sent off with your data), and what the current ARRL/VEC exam fee
    is. That fee is payable in either cash, check, or money order...payable
    to ARRL/VEC. You can NOT use credit or debit cards to pay for the exam
    fee, as the VE Teams do NOT have the resources to process these
    transactions.

    An informative New Users Guide on getting started with the Universal Licensing System (ULS) is at:

    https://fcc.gov/new-users-guide-getting-started-universal-licensing-system-uls

    You can get an FRN and password at this URL, and it'll help you get
    your license faster. You will have to provide your Social Security
    Number to get an FRN. Once you have the FRN, though...it is yours FOR LIFE...even if your amateur radio operator license lapses (is expired
    more than 2 years). Once you have the FRN, do NOT use your Social
    Security Number on the NCVEC Form 605, or the FCC will reject the
    form, delaying processing of your amateur radio license.

    Note that the FCC no longer mails out licenses, and you'll need to
    supply an email address on the NCVEC Form 605.

    Also, current amateur radio operators requesting a callsign change,
    or new amateur radio operators, must answer "The Felony Question" on the
    NCVEC Form 605, stating whether or not you've been convicted of a felony
    in state or federal court.

    A "YES" response is NOT an automatic disqualification, but it depends
    upon the circumstances surrounding the conviction.

    Details are available on the back of the form, available at:

    http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2017NCVEC605.pdf

    You will need a PDF reader to view/print the file.

    Note that any NCVEC Form 605's dated PRIOR to September, 2017 are
    INVALID, and will NOT be accepted by the FCC. Be sure that the VE
    Team is using NCVEC Form 605's effective September, 2017 or later.
    Otherwise, you're wasting your time and money.

    Lastly, due to the CoronaVirus (COVID-19), many ham radio license
    exams are being CANCELLED. Check with the VE Team beforehand to be
    sure that the exam session is still scheduled. While some teams are
    using "remote testing", a lot of logistical hoops have to be "jumped
    through", to ensure that examinees aren't cheating during the session;
    and many VE Teams (like mine) don't have the resources to do such. So,
    these teams will likely do "low contact, in person testing" instead.
    Again, check with the VE Team Contact for details on such a session.

    ***

    Region 0: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
    North Dakota and South Dakota

    KF0AZU AE0KD KI0TL

    ***

    Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
    and Vermont

    KC1NNT AC1JV KE1MT

    ***

    Region 2: New Jersey and New York

    KD2UIC AD2AV

    ***

    Region 3: Delaware, District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

    KC3PSD AC3GD KF3EU

    ***

    Region 4: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina,
    South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia

    KO4FSD AK4ZZ KX4ZY

    ***

    Region 5: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
    and Texas

    KI5KEC AG5ZV KM5ZM

    ***

    Region 6: California

    KN6KBK AJ6PQ KR6GI

    ***

    Region 7: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington,
    and Wyoming

    KJ7PKB AI7CA KK7ZR

    ***

    Region 8: Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia

    KE8PAN AD8FZ KI8KY

    ***

    Region 9: Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

    KD9PYA AC9XI KG9RK

    ***

    Hawaii WH6GKK AH6VV

    Alaska KL5BI AL3T AL7RY WL7CYM

    Northern Marianas KH0ZY WH0ACG

    Guam NH2NF AH2EK

    American Samoa KH8E AH8Z WH8ABN

    Virgin Islands NP2TM KP2CZ

    Puerto Rico WP4RNO WP4HD
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  • From Daryl Stout@618:250/1 to All on Fri Jul 31 09:05:37 2020
    Amateur Radio Callsign Update for the U.S. and its territories, from
    the FCC as of July 30, 2020. These are in "sequential" format, and do
    not necessarily include "vanity callsigns".

    Data is from the HamData.Com website at www.hamdata.com/fccinfo.html --
    so, check that, in case typographical errors are in this message. These
    are updated normally Tuesday through Saturday, with data from the prior "business day" that the FCC is open. Note that during a "government
    shutdown", callsigns (new, vanity, club, special event, etc.) are NOT issued...and data is not updated as a result. See the bulletin dealing
    with callsigns and government shutdowns for further information.

    In some regions, all the sequential callsigns have been issued, so
    other callsign groups are being noted as well. The first 2 entries
    for regions 0 through 9 are for Technician or General class licensees
    (starting with a K), and then for Amateur Extra Class licensees
    (starting with an A).

    The regions are noted as per Appendix 2, in Part 97 of the FCC Rules.

    Note that, eventually, the FCC will no longer accept Social Security
    Numbers on an NCVEC Form 605 -- one will have to obtain an FRN from the
    FCC CORES website PRIOR to going to a license exam session...or they will
    NOT be able to take the license exam. Some VE Teams ALREADY REQUIRE an
    FRN at the exam session; check with your local VE Team before exam day.

    Also, some VE Teams may have a way for you to obtain an FRN at the exam session (i.e. via a laptop computer and Wi-Fi connection), but that's
    NOT guaranteed. For what to bring to a license exam session, go to:

    http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session

    Failure to do so may mean you can't take the license exam(s).

    URL's are on this page on how to obtain a copy of your license (which
    will be sent off with your data), and what the current ARRL/VEC exam fee
    is. That fee is payable in either cash, check, or money order...payable
    to ARRL/VEC. You can NOT use credit or debit cards to pay for the exam
    fee, as the VE Teams do NOT have the resources to process these
    transactions.

    An informative New Users Guide on getting started with the Universal Licensing System (ULS) is at:

    https://fcc.gov/new-users-guide-getting-started-universal-licensing-system-uls

    You can get an FRN and password at this URL, and it'll help you get
    your license faster. You will have to provide your Social Security
    Number to get an FRN. Once you have the FRN, though...it is yours FOR LIFE...even if your amateur radio operator license lapses (is expired
    more than 2 years). Once you have the FRN, do NOT use your Social
    Security Number on the NCVEC Form 605, or the FCC will reject the
    form, delaying processing of your amateur radio license.

    Note that the FCC no longer mails out licenses, and you'll need to
    supply an email address on the NCVEC Form 605.

    Also, current amateur radio operators requesting a callsign change,
    or new amateur radio operators, must answer "The Felony Question" on the
    NCVEC Form 605, stating whether or not you've been convicted of a felony
    in state or federal court.

    A "YES" response is NOT an automatic disqualification, but it depends
    upon the circumstances surrounding the conviction.

    Details are available on the back of the form, available at:

    http://www.ncvec.org/downloads/2017NCVEC605.pdf

    You will need a PDF reader to view/print the file.

    Note that any NCVEC Form 605's dated PRIOR to September, 2017 are
    INVALID, and will NOT be accepted by the FCC. Be sure that the VE
    Team is using NCVEC Form 605's effective September, 2017 or later.
    Otherwise, you're wasting your time and money.

    Lastly, due to the CoronaVirus (COVID-19), many ham radio license
    exams are being CANCELLED. Check with the VE Team beforehand to be
    sure that the exam session is still scheduled. While some teams are
    using "remote testing", a lot of logistical hoops have to be "jumped
    through", to ensure that examinees aren't cheating during the session;
    and many VE Teams (like mine) don't have the resources to do such. So,
    these teams will likely do "low contact, in person testing" instead.
    Again, check with the VE Team Contact for details on such a session.

    ***

    Region 0: Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,
    North Dakota and South Dakota

    KF0BBC AE0KH KI0TL

    ***

    Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island,
    and Vermont

    KC1NOG AC1JW KE1MT

    ***

    Region 2: New Jersey and New York

    KD2UIV AD2AW

    ***

    Region 3: Delaware, District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania

    KC3PTG AC3GF KF3EU

    ***

    Region 4: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina,
    South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia

    KO4FVL AK4ZZ KY4AC

    ***

    Region 5: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma,
    and Texas

    KI5KFG AG5ZW KM5ZM

    ***

    Region 6: California

    KN6KCL AJ6PR KR6GI

    ***

    Region 7: Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington,
    and Wyoming

    KJ7PMU AI7CD KK7ZR

    ***

    Region 8: Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia

    KE8PBB AD8FZ KI8KY

    ***

    Region 9: Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin

    KD9PYW AC9XI KG9RK

    ***

    Hawaii WH6GKL AH6VV

    Alaska KL5BI AL3T AL7RY WL7CYM

    Northern Marianas KH0ZY WH0ACG

    Guam NH2NF AH2EK

    American Samoa KH8E AH8Z WH8ABN

    Virgin Islands NP2TM KP2CZ

    Puerto Rico WP4RNO WP4HD
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