Vanity Call Sign

[wu3u]

After having not lived in 8 land for 16 years, I thought it was time to retire my present call, N8LXR, and apply for a vanity call.

I have chosen WU3U.

What do you think of this call?

To me, it is kind of unique with the 2 "Us" and it seems to come off the toungue on voice: "Whiskey Uniform Three Uniform."

On CW, it seems OK to me too.

What you think?

Tim
N8LXR

[wa9cwx]

Tim,

Don't remember if I have worked you, but I too run mobile CW, with the FT100D.

However, YOU have one fantastic set up !

As for WU3U, it has a GREAT CW rythm !!

Frank

[K3STX]

If it is a done deal, I will not comment. have you submitted the request?

paul

[wu3u]

Hi Paul,

Yeah, I put the request in last night.

73,

Tim
N8LXR

[ka0gkt]

I haven't ever wished for a vanity call, however if I ever did, I would apply for WØOPI (WØNK is already taken {DRAT!}).

73 DE KAØGKT/7

--Steve

[KC5SAS]

Whatever floats your boat. One call is as good as any other to me. If you like it then go for it.

[n0iu]

Why does it matter what anyone else thinks about your vanity call?

After all, you are the one paying for it.

Scott NØIU

[WA9SVD]

Woo Woo! (Or is that YouO YOUOOO?

Whatever. If you feel the need or desire, go for it. Since the vanity call system went into defect (OOPS! I mean effect) it doesn't really matter, and a callsign no longer signifies anything.

No insult meant. It's now just like auto vanity plates. It's more of a personality reflection than a reflection on anything else. Might as well get what you want and will feel comfortable with. (After 40 years, I couldn't feel comfortable with another call... And I KNOW mine is original, bacause in ALL honesty, who would pick MINE if they had a choice? ) [But if I wanted, I know a really nice 1x3 W9 call that I COULD get, but for personal reasons, I don't feel I deserve the honor...]

Choose a vanity call if you wish to do so, but do so wisely.
Good luck.

P.S. There's nothing wrong with your call. Others may think differently, but 2x1 calls always seem a bit awkward on my end, but YMMV. I've never considered a vanity call, but if the FCC REQUIRED a call change to reflect call district, living in California, I might consider a vanity call if forced to change. Otherwise, I prefer to keep my FCC issued, misbegotten call that I have now. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[k0dxc]

Quote[/b] (wa9cwx @ July 29 2007,17:49)]As for WU3U, it has a GREAT CW rythm !!
I agree it does have great CW rythm it will be a great call to work DX with.

Have fun with it I myself just got the vanity call of K0DXC a few days ago. Before that I was KC0USZ
73's

[ni3b]

I recently applied (and received) a vanity call of NI3B. I was immediately attracted to it because Ni3B is the symbol for Nickel Boride....an irritant....much like myself http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[AB1FV]

I sometimes wish I would have kept the "Vanity" Extra Call Sign the FCC granted me without an application!

My original Extra call was AB1FU.
If you say it : Alpha Bravo One Fox Uniform, it sounds cool.
But just to say the letters alone might bring up some insulting attention. http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

73
AB1FV

[k0cmh]

I have an aquaintence here who's call is n0zie. Pretty cool?

[WS2L]

I like it, especially for CW. Nothing beats the one ham I worked years ago on CW, his call was NE5E which is awesome on CW.