[UK-CONTEST] [Fwd: Belgium introduces 2x1 vanity calls]

[Colin G3PSM]

With WPX coming up this weekend the following may be of interest -

73

Colin, G3PSM

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As of today, individual Belgian amateurs can apply for a secondary 2x1 
vanity callsign with all possible ITU-prefixes for Belgium. OT5x and OR5x 
however are reserved for club stations.
It is quite possible that calls like ON1A, OP2Q, OS7Z, OO0O (hi) etc show up 
on the bands.
Primary focus is contesting but also applicable to every day DXing.  So 
don't be confused or think of a pirate, these calls are 100% legal. They 
fall under CEPT agreement.

Remark:
ON3x is a HAREC vanity cal.
ON3xx or ON3xxx is a foundation license call.

FYI the vanity call is additional to the main call and a 2x1 cannot replace 
a normal call, and there is a supplemental fee of also 55euro; so people 
applying for a 2x1 pay a double fee (110 Euros, ouch!).

73 de Franki ON5ZO
UBA HF Manager
www.uba.be