Available Call Signs

Last updated Tuesday, April 16, 2024 5:37:53 AM (Arizona)
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 12:37:53 PM (UTC)

Select the desired search criteria with the fields below to search for an available call sign. You can search for specific call sign suffix characters by typing them in the field labeled "Suffix" and then clicking on the "Search" button.

It should be noted that there are valid call signs that will not show up here simply because they have never been held by anyone since the FCC began keeping track of call signs online. This site pulls from the current FCC data and will not be able to show these call signs. So if the call you are interested in is a valid call sign and doesn't show up here, use the "call lookup" link to the left to search for the call. If no data is found for the call and it is a valid call sign then go ahead and apply for the call and you will likely be granted it.

*  Applications with a red asterisk next to the call are region specific and in order to be granted the call the applicant must reside in the required geographic location as indicated here.

NOTE: Applications should not be filed prior to the Available Date shown unless you are filing the application as a former holder of the call sign or as a close family member.

NOTE: It is a common misconception that call signs are granted to the first person to apply on any given day. The truth is that everyone who applies for a call on a particular day is thrown into a hat and a winner is randomly selected.
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