Callsign versus Licence grades...

[VK2XV]

While it is clear that an individual cannot apply for a callsign which is designated for a 'higher' grade than their COP, what is not so clear is whether an individual can hold a callsign from a 'lower' grade than their COP. It seems there is no limit as how many callsigns you can have as long as you pay the fees.

For example - can an Advanced grade licensee hold a callsign from the Standard grade range ?

Why ? - I hear you ask. Well - perhaps the individual wants a callsign which is associated with their own interests. For example, if someone is interested in astronomy they might want VK2SKY (which IS an advanced callsign - and taken). But what if the 3-letter combination is a Standard callsign - like VK2LAC if you were a dairy farmer...

[VK3DXE]

Given the debate about greenhouse emssions, might the dairy farmer not want VKxFART?

[VK2OT]

should be no problem as long as you abide by the conditions of that license..............

[VK4WDM]

Given the debate about greenhouse emissions, might the dairy farmer not want VKxFART?

Alan, at the risk of steering the thread in another direction (please don't) I would point out that some people think that the whole idea is bull---- and just a way of milking research funding by beefing up their findings

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Wayne VK4WDM

Sorry, I just HAD to do that!

[VK2PR]

For example - can an Advanced grade licensee hold a callsign from the Standard grade range ?

Yes, they can.

[VK2AVR]

Alan, at the risk of steering the thread in another direction (please don't) I would point out that some people think that the whole idea is bull---- and just a way of milking research funding by beefing up their findings

Thanks Wayne, now this thread is udderly ruined!

[VK3ALB]

Holy Cow, you blokes seem to be milking this thread for all it's worth.

[VK2ZRH]

OK, fellas. Moove on. The issue's already pasteurised!

[VK4WDM]

Or castrated!

Wayne VK4WDM

[VK2LK]

Peter - in your case you hold certificates for both Standard and Advanced licences.

What would the scenario be if someone only had the Advanced certificate (say a legacy AOCP) and nothing else..?

[VK6SIX]

[VK4WDM]

I don't think we are in the MOOD for anymore of this.

73

Wayne VK4WDM

[VK3ALB]

Wayne,

You may be dung with them but you have to admit it certainly is a great cowllection of puns even if some are offal.

[VK3AIF]

I herd (sorry) somewhere some blokes chewing the cud (sorry again) over this some years ago re holders of standard or advanced licensees not being qualified to get a foundation license unless they pass the practical exam as that is part of the qualification?

I don't know why anyone would want to anyway but if you are in the moood (sorry) to try, let us know how you go ay?

[VK4BZ]

This thread is becoming cattlestrophic. Sorry to horn in like this but some of these old puns ring a bell, I dairy say.

My two squirts into the bucket - Your callsign should reflect your class of licence - that whey there is no confusion.

I will now return and cower in my corner, before some one comes and whips me till I scream.