Amateur radio call signs of Barbados
Amateur radio or ham radio call signs are unique identifiers for the 315 licensed operators in Barbados. Call signs are regulated internationally by the ITU as well as nationally by the Telecommunications Unit in the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities.[1]
Call sign blocks for telecommunication
The International Telecommunication Union has assigned Barbados the following call sign blocks for all radio communication, broadcasting or transmission:[2]
| Call sign block | |
|---|---|
| 8PA - 8PZ | Barbados |
While not directly related to call signs, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) further has divided all countries assigned amateur radio prefixes into three regions; Barbados is located in ITU Region 2, ITU Zone 11 and CQ Zone 08.
Call sign assignments for amateur radio
The Telecommunications Unit issues call signs in the 8P series for amateur use. Barbadian nationals are identified by the prefix “8P6”, non-nationals are identified by the prefix “8P9”.
Call signs are assigned on a sequential basis and normally amateurs are not allowed to select one even if available. However, the form in which Barbadians apply for call signs allow for a choice of two-letters from AA to ZZ, to form an 8P6xx, 2x2 call sign.[3]
Special regulations regarding station identification
The Telecommunications Regulations indicate that call sign must be sent, and if in morse code not more than 20 words per minute speed.
Special call signs
Barbadian policy allows for 1x1 call signs for special events, although this probably refers to what is (in effect) a 2x1 call sign of 8P6x, where 'x' is a single letter. The 8P5 prefix is also used,[4] as has the 8P2 prefix.[5]
The Amateur Radio Society of Barbados is assigned 8P55AW[6] as 2010 is the 55th Anniversary of the Society.
See also
- Amateur radio international operation
- Call signs
- ITU prefix - amateur and experimental stations
- Amateur radio call signs of Korea
- Amateur radio call signs of Canada
- Amateur radio call signs of Great Britain
- Amateur radio call signs of Antarctica
- Amateur radio callsigns of the Middle East
- Amateur radio call signs of New Zealand
- Amateur radio callsigns of Mexico
- Amateur radio call signs of Australia
- Amateur radio call signs of Ireland
- Amateur radio call signs of Oceania
- Amateur radio call signs of Africa
- Amateur radio call signs of Argentina
- Amateur radio license
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