Steve:

I probably will wait till we get out to Colorado to make the call change.

Actually, we found a house out here and do have our new mailing address, but 
I need to keep the Michigan address until we make the ultimate move in mid 
to late July.

Anyway, thanks for the info, and don't worry:  I won't change the call sign 
without letting everyone know.

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 6:40 PM
Subject: Re: cost and procedure for changing call sign


Tom,

I think the current cost for a new or renewal of a vanity is $12.30 for 10
years.  The fee has fluctuated over the years and it wouldn't surprise me if
it went up  sometime in the future.   As Chris said, the FCC site is  easy
to use and you won't have to pay the extra fee charged by  third parties
who will  do it for you.   You probably want to wait till you get out there
and do the vanity and change of address at the same time. However  there is
no reason you   couldn't get the call changed now  since there is no
restriction  on having  a call with a  different number than the call area
you live in.

73, Steve
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 4:09 PM
Subject: cost and procedure for changing call sign


> Hey, all.
>
> I am really seriously thinking a bout changing my call sign once we move
> out
> here to Colorado.  Someone on this list, I think, suggested WX0TOM,
> because
> of my interest in the weather, and the weather-related nature of my new
> job.
>
> Does anyone know how much it costs to change your call, and what the most
> jaws-friendly way is to accomplish that?
>
> Thanks, and 73 from Tom Behler:  still KB8TYJ
>