Topic: Vanity Call Sign

2 chapters across the catalog

Toilet Wars
Episode 800 1:54:48 - 1:57:30

800: Toilet Wars

Adam Curry's Amateur Radio Vanity Call Sign

Adam Curry discusses his new amateur radio vanity call sign, Kilo 5 Alpha Charlie Charlie (K5ACC). He mentions that his new call sign was reported on a Dutch amateur radio news reflector, leading to a "pileup" of operators trying to contact him. The hosts encourage listeners to obtain their own ham radio licenses for emergency preparedness.

Laptop Bomb
Episode 797 22:29 - 24:05

797: Laptop Bomb

Ham Radio Vanity Call Signs, Bruce Perrins Speech

A host obtained a new FCC vanity call sign, Kilo 5 Alpha Charlie Charlie (K5ACC). The discussion references a speech by digital radio pioneer Bruce Perrins regarding the role of amateur radio as a public service network of last resort. The segment highlights the community's self-perception as essential responders during a potential apocalypse.