[SCCC] OT: Ham Plates in CA

[aa6aa at arrl.net]

This has nothing to do with the FCC.

I was told by a manager in the DMV department that handles amateur plates
that DMV's computer system is programmed to dis-allow all amateur call signs
on black/yellow plates.  

Even if you try for a personalized plate (Special Interest License Plate
Ordering System), are willing to pay the annual renewal fee, and space it
out so your call doesn't look like a ham call -- like KA 6 WKE -- the DMV
system will catch it and toss it out.

You can go to the DMV website and try it out:
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/wasapp/ipp2/processConfigPlate.do

73,

Steve AA6AA

-----Original Message-----
From: SCCC [mailto:sccc-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mark Schoonover
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2018 7:41 PM
To: SCCC
Subject: [SCCC] OT: Ham Plates in CA

I bought a new vehicle about 2 months ago and wanted to get the new themed
plates - black/yellow. Turned my current white/blue and paid my $50
transfer fee. A week later I get a call from the DMV and the black/yellow
plates are not approved for ham plates because the FCC has only approved
the white/blue ones. So that's new to me that ham plates have to get FCC
approval! Anyway, just FYI in case you were planning on doing the same
thing.

73! Mark KA6WKE

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