The qrz callsign database was available for years on cds, for, of course, a fee. You can click the link on the fccs email to get the pdf copy directly the link is valid for only two weeks, though. Fcc callsign database script this is a bourne shell script i wrote several years ago that will automagically download the fcc amateur radio license database, parse it, and populate a mysql database. West hollywood, california the number of americans obtaining their ham radio licenses is soaring as the country comes to grips with the coronavirus pandemic. I managed to get archival callsign data from old cdroms of callsigns from 19881999. The current release version of ham radio deluxe is v6. Jan 05, 2018 home forums discussion forums ham radio discussions fcc database files download discussion in ham radio discussions started by wb4ime, jan 5, 2018. Results include address, current and previous license updates, date of any updates, type and class of license, and even includes a link to the fcc database for even more details. Of course, one can get an approximate latlong from an easytoobtain zip code database. Prior to that, we had the amateur radio callbook magazine, which was not much of a magazine, but it gave us license and address information for most of. How to search for your ham radio callsign on the fcc. Questions can also be answered by calling the fccs national call center, toll free, at 1888call fcc 18882255322. Discovered that the fcc 20150920 weekly database download does not contain the universal licensing system actions and grants for 20150919. Each red dot represents one or more hams with a street address in the fcc database.
To get an official copy of your ham radio license, follow these steps. Explore granular search interfaces into more than 40 specialized fcc databases such as radio call signs and equipment authorization. Choose type above to change the type of search the available search types are. Im not always connected and like to have one handy even if its a few months out of date. We strive at all times to keep our hamcall database in sync with the fcc database. Each new sequentially assigned call sign is sequentially selected from the alphabetized regionalgroup list for the licensees operator class and mailing address. Welcome to the fccs call sign reservation and authorization system the fcc radio and television call sign reservation and authorization system is available 24 hoursaday, monday through sunday. In general, you will probably be interested in the amateur radio service, but all the commercial stations are there as well. As a result, all data on this site that depended on data from that download, was suspect until the next weekly database download. Fcc updates are processed as they are released by the fcc. The uls is a database of the fcc to track information on all radio licensing. See hamcalls callsign divisions listed by location, by callsign prefix, or by us zip code. This number matches exactly the number of active licenses reported by the fcc.
Look for public notices regarding file availability updates. Yesterday march 26, our working group ran an allvirtual amateur radio technician license. For an example showing hams in the 92692 zip code click here create a tablespreadsheet with the set of hams you are interested in. Ham call lookup the worlds top ham radio call sign. The fcc issues and administers all usa callsigns, they are the official source for usa callsign data.
The database lets anyone download a reference copy in pdf, but license owners can download the one watermarked with official copy. Effective jan 2016 i will be changing web hosting providers and as such a complete redesign of my website using a content management systemcms to better design and host the site. The mailing address must be one where the licensee can receive mail delivery by the united states postal service. Integrated software for logging, rig control, digital modes, satellite. Hamcall worldwide callsign database worlds largest qsl database. Welcome to the fcc s call sign reservation and authorization system the fcc radio and television call sign reservation and authorization system is available 24 hoursaday, monday through sunday. As with the license database, the application data is a day or two behind the fccs live data. Just as shoppers are hoarding necessities and food in panic buying, more people have quickly studied to become amateur radio operators to ensure they can maintain communications with others in emergency situations and. Callsign lookup is now included callsign database is pulled from fcc website and updated daily. Users are encouraged to consult our fcc call sign policies and regulations before using this system. Ham radio deluxe software the radio amateurs best asset. This site pulls from the current fcc data and will not be able to show these callsigns.
Please send comments via standard mail to the federal communications commission, consumer and governmental affairs bureau, 445 12th street, s. With that many hams, we could have one big pork roast. The fcc is posting on its ftp server the amateur radio database. Arrl, the national association for amateur radio 225 main street newington, ct, 061111400 usa tel.
Ham call lookup the worlds top ham radio call sign lookup. Ham radio deluxe software radio amateurs best asset. You can also specify more attributes combinations with the advanced search and search within services like amateur using servicespecific criteria. The interface has been created to query and view the callsigned data. Welcome to ham call lookup, your singlesource portal to the worlds top ham radio call sign lookup services and amateur radio ham call servers. Just as shoppers are hoarding necessities and food in panic buying, more people have quickly studied to become amateur radio operators to ensure they can maintain communications with others in emergency situations and disasters. The 800 mhz vacated spectrum files are not updated on a daily or weekly basis. How to get a us amateur radio license and callsign n2rac. Sep 12, 2015 fcc da 18980 chinese baofeng radio ban will regulate amateur operators duration. The search will include applications that have been filed in the last month.
Fcc will stop part accepting am 40channel cbs only cb ssb radios will be manufactured. Interest in ham radio soaring as country grips with virus. The database can be searched using the command line and is very fast. Cdbs station search federal communications commission. A unique call sign is assigned to each amateur station during the processing of its license. Callsign database, solar resource page, ft2000, ft920 resource page, ft100 resource page, amateur radio links, and more. Welcome to ham call lookup, your singlesource portal to the worlds top ham radio call sign lookup services and amateur radio hamcall servers. Home forums discussion forums ham radio discussions fcc database files download discussion in ham radio discussions started by wb4ime, jan 5, 2018. Make donation banner advertising web hosting contact ka9fox.
Joseph talbot sat the exam and his fcc technician license callsign kj7nnu was granted on march 27. How to search for your ham radio callsign on the fcc website. A first look at the portable version of the world famous dx commander vertical antenna for ham radio. It is updated every sunday or monday and this database in raw form 48mb zipped or 201mb unzipped can be downloaded and converted into an usable format using freeware software by hardy data systems hds. Downloadable callsign database since qrz doesnt offer their database in downloadable form any more, just wondering where one might get one now days. You can take some time and search till you find whatever you desire. To retrieve your new key, visit the following website to check for your replacement key. Amfm station database windows program, simulates a radio.
The license search here provides access to the most basic attributes of a license. Call sign reservation system federal communications commission. Applications for callsign radioqth amateur radio vanity. However, only by contacting the fcc directly can you assure uptotheminute data. Sep 16, 20 then vanityhq encouraged hams to manually enter their own callsign data for dates prior to the fcc s database creation august 15, 1999. These services access the official fcc call sign and license database using a variety of methods. Fcc da 18980 chinese baofeng radio ban will regulate amateur operators duration. Am radio station search antenna structure registration application search. By nameaddress type in a name or part of a name, street, city, etc. Matches licenses with the following radio service codes. As for the time, i am sure it was atleast a little over an hour to finish. So if the call you are interested in is a valid callsign and doesnt show up. Welcome to essex hams callsign lookup tool this lets you check that a uk callsign is valid, and also lets you check an amateurs qrz data, waiting eqsl cards, location and. Search fcc databases federal communications commission.
Amateur radio licensees plotted on a map radioreference. Clicking on the vanity application number will bring up the actual application that was filed with the fcc. Prior to that, we had the amateur radio callbook magazine, which was not much of a magazine, but it gave us license and address information for most of the ham population, in two volumes domestic and dx. Take a look at the hamcall dvd, produced monthly with the latest fcc and internet data. In the last 12 months, the fcc has updated or issued 116,996 amateur radio licenses. Ham radio call sign systems how ham radio call signs are. Then vanityhq encouraged hams to manually enter their own callsign data for dates prior to the fccs database creation august 15, 1999. Welcome to essex ham s callsign lookup tool this lets you check that a uk callsign is valid, and also lets you check an amateurs qrz data, waiting eqsl cards, location and last cluster spots. Fcc license data search american radio relay league. If you update your address with the fcc then we and most other callsign databases will get the changes automatically.
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