I may have the ultimate example of a "vanity" call ... note my last name
below.
I got it long before the vanity system was initiated by the FCC, but the
reasoning is the same.
Trivia ... there are 50+ "Kopp" hams in the US.
73!
Ken Kopp - K0PP
On Fri, Jul 13, 2018, 11:28 ANDY DURBIN <
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> "I want to learn about vanity call signs, why would I want one? What do
> they represent?"
>
>
> A vanity call is one that is self selected rather than being the next in
> order assigned by FCC. The main reason for getting one is ....vanity. Many
> select a vanity call that represents their name or initials. Some because
> the call comes close to spelling a word that has significance for them.
> Some because it represents an area of interest.
>
>
> In my case I was assigned G3WYC by UK GPO back in 1967. I chose the vanity
> call K3WYC when I became licensed in USA.
>
>
> 73,
>
> Andy k3wyc
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