I agree.  I love it when people assume everyone has the ssame phone 
service, radios, or whatever that they do.  I do not have free long 
distance either.  I could get it "free" for $25 a month.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Mon, 19 May 
2014, Colleen Roth wrote:

> Hello,
> I wouldn't say that toll free numbers are unnecessary because some people still do not have free long-distance service.
> Colleen, N8TNV;
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jim Stanga <[log in to unmask]>
> To:  [log in to unmask]
> Date: Sunday, May 18, 2014 09:45:50 PM
> Subject: Re: Old Re-assigned calls
>
>>
>>
>> I gave the toll free number just in caseCarolyn wanted it.
>> I too have unlimited long distance. I guess toll free numbers are almost
>> becoming unnecessary.
>>
>> Jim
>> WA5VYL
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Tom Behler
>> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 9:21 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Old Re-assigned calls
>>
>> As a more enlightened addendum to my last post, I guess I should say that I
>> never knew the ARRL had an 888 toll-free number.
>>
>> Guess I'm just too used to having unlimited long-distance calling here at
>> the home QTH.
>>
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
>> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 9:18 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Old Re-assigned calls
>>
>> Jim:
>>
>> This is interesting.
>>
>> Your number differs from the one I gave out. ... And, I just used the number
>> several weeks ago when I renewed my license.
>>
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Jim Stanga
>> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 8:31 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Old Re-assigned calls
>>
>> Hello:
>>
>> The toll free number for ARRL in the US is 888-277-5289
>> --
>> 73
>>
>> Jim
>> WA5VYL
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: carolyn johnson
>> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 7:32 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Old Re-assigned calls
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Do you have a number for them? I'd like to see it go back into circulation
>> again.
>>
>> Carolyn Kj4vt
>>
>>
>> --------------------------------------------------
>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 6:40 PM
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Re: Old Re-assigned calls
>>
>>> Carolyn:
>>>
>>> Probably your best and quickest course of action at this point would
>>> be to call the ARRL for assistance.
>>>
>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>>> On Behalf Of carolyn johnson
>>> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 6:11 PM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: Re: Old Re-assigned calls
>>>
>>> I'd like to report my husbands death from several months ago, this way
>>> his call can go into the call pool. Why should it just set there not
>>> being used?
>>>
>>> I have no idea what to do. I tried qrz, and it asks me for a password,
>>> and I don't have one. He did, and got on their all the time, but I
>>> have no idea what it was. If anyone wants his call, I'll give it to
>>> you, and you can ask for it. I'll send all the proof that's needed.
>>>
>>> Carolyn Kj4vt
>>>
>>>
>>> --------------------------------------------------
>>> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2014 6:05 PM
>>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>> Subject: Old Re-assigned calls
>>>
>>> ar Hi, all.
>>> ar
>>> ar
>>> ar
>>> ar The discussion of old re-assigned calls gets me thinking:
>>> ar
>>> ar
>>> ar
>>> ar I have always wanted the call K9DOG when or if it becomes available
>>> ar during my lifetime, but I can't even begin to imagine the amount of
>>> ar competition I would have in trying to get it.  (huge smile)
>>> ar
>>> ar
>>> ar
>>> ar Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>> ar
>>> ar
>
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