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I am interested in ham radio, but I’m uncomfortable with broadcasting my call sign around (as required by the FCC) since in the US it’s super easy to get someon
by snazz 8y ago
I am interested in ham radio, but I’m uncomfortable with broadcasting my call sign around (as required by the FCC) since in the US it’s super easy to get someone’s name and home address from their callsign.
For currently operating hams: do you just deal with it, or is there something you can do to protect your privacy?
- threeio 8y agoYou can get a PO Box or forwarding service as your FCC address.. doesn't have to be street address just mailing addy.
- sevensor 8y agoI thought the FCC wanted to know where your station was. Doesn't this defeat the purpose?
- gwillen 8y agoNo, they only need to be able to contact you. However, as far as I know, even if you change your listed address, your _past_ addresses are still published, unfortunately. There was some movement towards ending that, but I don't think it was successful.
- nickysielicki 8y agoYou can go to the FCC's website and get a list of every currently valid callsign, and then from there get the name and listed address associated with the callsign. Your information is already public if you're licensed, so it doesn't concern me at all.
- imroot 8y agoI've just dealt with it (K4IMW), but, I use my PO Box for my FCC ULS information. If the FCC or anyone else wants to get in touch with me, it's probably quicker to email me, but, I understand that there are times where a paper letter is more "formal," (also, QSL cards).