Nigel, Thanks, but I already have a copy in PDF format that I pulled off of the ARRL website. I also have the ARRL Operating Manual that makes mention of the change.
I'm sorry, but I worded my question poorly. I actually was more interested in what hams *commonly do* when they live in a district different from where they were originally licensed. I understand you don't have to add the "/" + number but it feels strange to me not to add the "/4". The Operating Manual says "It's routine" not to hear the identifier. To me, if I send CQ de N8IQ, the station responding would understandably think I was in the 8th district and might be disappointed (if they were working towards WAS, etc...) if they find that I'm really in 4-land. I guess in regards to a CQ transmission, the use of the identifier would be helpful. Thanks everyone for your responses. Kevin N8IQ -----Original Message----- From: G8IFF/KC8NHF [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 12:18 PM To: Kevin Shaw Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Finally made first contact with K1 You got a copy of part 97 in the shack? In case not, I've attached a copy. Subsection 119 doesn't say anything about indicating your location. In my country, it's a license condition that you have a copy of the license and the terms and conditions available when you operate. Kevin Shaw wrote: > >Question: Is it still required to follow your call sign with "/" and the >region if you're operating in a region different from your call sign? In >other words, do I need to use "N8IQ/4" or just "N8IQ"? I thought I read >something about a change in the FCC rules. It's been over 20 years since >I've worked HF. > > -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Nigel A. Gunn. 59 Beadlemead, Milton Keynes, MK6 4HF, England. Tel +44 (0)1908 604004 mobile +44 (0)7765 471661 e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] www http://www.ngunn.net Amateur radio stations G8IFF, KC8NHF Member of AMSAT-UK #182, ARRL, GQRP Club, QRPARCI, SOC #548, RAYNET Flying Pig #385, Dayton ARA #2128, AMSAT-NA LM-1691, MKARS <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
