Who may select a desired call sign under the vanity call sign rules?
The correct answer is D: Any licensed amateur. According to FCC Part 97.19, any licensed amateur radio operator may apply for a vanity call sign, regardless of their license class or how long they've been licensed. There are no restrictions based on license class or years of experience.
Vanity call signs allow operators to select a specific call sign (if available) rather than receiving a sequentially assigned one. The FCC charges a fee for vanity call sign applications, and the call sign must meet certain format requirements and be available. All license classes - Technician, General, and Amateur Extra - have equal access to the vanity call sign program. The only requirements are that you hold a valid amateur license and that your desired call sign is available and meets FCC format rules.
Exam Tip
Vanity call signs = Any licensed amateur. Remember: There are no restrictions - any amateur with any license class can apply for a vanity call sign. No special requirements.
Memory Aid
"**V**anity = **V**ery **A**ccessible (think 'VA' = Very Accessible to all)"
Real-World Application
You just received your Technician class license with the sequentially assigned call sign KA1ABC. You decide you'd like a shorter, easier-to-say call sign. You check the FCC ULS database and find that K1XYZ is available. You apply for this vanity call sign, pay the fee, and within a few weeks, your new call sign is assigned - all as a brand new Technician licensee.
FCC Part 97.19Key Concepts
Why Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Incorrect. General class license is not required. Any licensed amateur, including Technicians, can apply for vanity call signs.
Option B: Incorrect. Amateur Extra class is not required. All license classes can apply for vanity call signs.
Option C: Incorrect. There's no requirement for 10 years of continuous licensing. New licensees can apply for vanity call signs immediately.
题目解析
The correct answer is D: Any licensed amateur. According to FCC Part 97.19, any licensed amateur radio operator may apply for a vanity call sign, regardless of their license class or how long they've been licensed. There are no restrictions based on license class or years of experience. Vanity call signs allow operators to select a specific call sign (if available) rather than receiving a sequentially assigned one. The FCC charges a fee for vanity call sign applications, and the call sign must meet certain format requirements and be available. All license classes - Technician, General, and Amateur Extra - have equal access to the vanity call sign program. The only requirements are that you hold a valid amateur license and that your desired call sign is available and meets FCC format rules.
考试技巧
Vanity call signs = Any licensed amateur. Remember: There are no restrictions - any amateur with any license class can apply for a vanity call sign. No special requirements.
记忆口诀
**V**anity = **V**ery **A**ccessible (think 'VA' = Very Accessible to all)
实际应用示例
You just received your Technician class license with the sequentially assigned call sign KA1ABC. You decide you'd like a shorter, easier-to-say call sign. You check the FCC ULS database and find that K1XYZ is available. You apply for this vanity call sign, pay the fee, and within a few weeks, your new call sign is assigned - all as a brand new Technician licensee.
错误选项分析
Option A: Incorrect. General class license is not required. Any licensed amateur, including Technicians, can apply for vanity call signs. Option B: Incorrect. Amateur Extra class is not required. All license classes can apply for vanity call signs. Option C: Incorrect. There's no requirement for 10 years of continuous licensing. New licensees can apply for vanity call signs immediately.
知识点
FCC Part 97.19, Vanity call signs, Call sign selection, Amateur licensing
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