It used to be that if your club was an ARRL affiliated club, they would periodically send you a list with the names and addresses of recently-licensed hams in your area. They no longer offer this service, but don’t despair, you can do this yourself by going to the FCC website. Here’s how to do this:
- Go to the ULS advanced search page.
- Select from the following drop-down menus or fill in the following text boxes:
Service Group: Amateur
State or Zip Code: Choose the appropriate state or type in the zip code
Status: Active
Date Type: Grant Date
Date: Select a time period from the drop-down menu or type in the “from” and “to” dates. - Click the “Search” button.
Call Sign/Lease ID | Name | FRN | Radio Service | Status | Expiration Date | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | KD8ROJ | Elliott, Harvey M | 0021439682 | HA | Active | 01/24/2022 |
2 | KD8ROP | Pawlowski, David J | 0021439757 | HA | Active | 01/24/2022 |
3 | KD8RTO | Yanikoglu, Sami I | 0021516760 | HA | Active | 02/21/2022 |
Now, the cool thing is that you can have the FCC website compose a pipe-delimited file for you that has all of the licensee data, including addresses. This allows you to import the data into a spreadsheet or database. (A pipe-delimited file is like a comma-delimited, or .csv, file except that it uses the “|” instead of the comma.) To to that, all you have to do is click on the “Query Download” link at the top of the Search Results page.
Now, you don’t have any excuses for not knowing about new hams in your area.
christopher varner says
It always amazes me that hams aren’t more concerned about protecting their personal information. I’ve looked up many callsigns & find their home addresses & DoB — actually surprised they don’t have their SSNs out there for the world to see as well.
Mike says
It’s a very good idea that the ARRL sends (used to send) clubs new op’s names. Not sure why they would want to stop that. But as you pointed out there are other ways to find out this info. It’s to bad the RAC up this way does not do the same.
Ed KD8OQG says
Dan –
In the weather spotter community there’s typically a use on Twitter of hash tags like #miwx (Michigan weather) or #txwx (Texas weather).
Are you aware of any similar hash tags, beyond #hamr or #hamradio, for geo-specific ham activity?
73 de KD8OQG
Dave, N8SBE says
Amateur radio licensing information (at least in the US) is public record. There is no expectation of privacy. In the past, it might have been more difficult to find the information, but the information on file has not changed (except for the addition of the FRN number which is like a substitute SS number, so everyone has a unique ‘index’ in the database, without having to actually use a SS number).
Bob says
New license and renewal information is available to Club Presidents, Club Contact and Club Newsletter Editors. http://www.arrl.org/affiliated-club-benefits
Bob, KG6AF says
This is a cool idea, but just be aware that not all the hams listed in the search results are newly licensed. I tried a search with my zip code, and five of the six licenses returned were renewals or vanity grants. Still, pretty nifty.
Stephen Crum says
Hi I’m a new prepper looking to get plugged into the ham radio community but I know absolutely nothing about it.
I’m looking for guidence in purchasing a ham radio at around 100.00 bucks and how to boost the signal and even help programming it.
I’m a patriot prepper and you can reach me at [email protected]
Dan KB6NU says
Hi, Stephen. I would suggest that you get in touch with an amateur radio club in your area. You can find a club by going to the ARRL’s Find a Club page. Many clubs have classes to help you learn what you need to know to get your license, conduct exam sessions, and provide help to newcomers.
Ronald W Deamer says
We have been experiencing regular interference with out TV reception by air/antenna
I have sent my concerns to the local ham radio store, but it continues.
TONIGHT Monday 5/27 is happening with Channel 2 and Channel 6. Previously it would happen with channel 89. I am in SE near Laurelhurst park. This MUST stop !!!!
The interruptions are very obviously ham radio broadcasts as the interruptions are momentary as in chatting back and forth. I am VERY aware of what I am describing as I have been exposed to ham radio operators in the past. If this continues I will make a formal complaint to the Federal Government … FCC etc !!
Dan KB6NU says
Ronald, it’s not obvious to me that these are amateur radio transmissions. There are a number of other radio services which could be causing this interference. What I suggest is that you go to http://www.arrl.org/find-a-club and find a club in your area. Contact them and see if they can help you.
Leslie Jacobs says
I believe you had the call letters N9ERE years ago. Are you still hamming Dave?
Don Underwood says
I have a TS-520 that I purchased from and estate sale. (They thought it was a CB) I know little about this unit other than It appears in good shape “ paint, Knobs et al all in good shape. Auction told me it was up and running but the man passed away and his wife is cleaning up. I want nothing for this unit other than it go to someone who will use and enjoy it provided it works which I was assured it did. Anyone wanting this unit I ask you for pay the freight cost from Dickson, Tn 37036 to your location, Mike is with it also but power cord was cut befor I bought it, I will send pictures to anyone interested.
contact me at [email protected]. Or 615-545-4154
Best regards
Don Underwood
Mark Beale says
I’ve got an attic full of antique radio equipment including complete WW2 B17 radio setup. There are at least a dozen more large chassis with large tubes and heavy power supply/transformers. I also have boxes full of old (40s & 50s) CQ Radio Journal and other radio magazines. My father was an EE and very active in the hobby until around 1958 when I was born. I’ve inherited this equipment and need buyer(s). There is SO much there😳
Dan KB6NU says
Hi, Mark. What I would do if I were you would be to contact an amateur radio club in your area. You can find such a club by going to http://arrl.org/find-a-club. Hopefully, they will have some folks who can help you.
Wayne Berkner says
I am a newly licenses Technician KQ4HDZ. I am desperate for help from someone to set up my TYT handset My phone number is 770-354-1442 I am in Canton, GA
Charles Moberg says
I would lIke to find a local ham to help me put up an all band long wire antenna. I’m a disabled vet and can’t do much. My call sign is KA6FRS. Please call me at 530-903-9030.
Dan KB6NU says
Hi, Chuck–
If no one replies to your comment here, you might try contacting a club in your area. Go to http://arrl.org/find-a-club to do this.