Ham Radio Operator

The facts

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) describes amateur radio operators as people who “are qualified persons of any age who are interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest.” Ham operators maintain and operate radio communications for the purpose of self-training, intercommunication, and technical investigations carried out by amateurs. “Ham Operator” registration plates are only issued to people with an active FCC license. Their plate number is their call number. To apply for Ham Operator plates, the customer must: • Fill out the Application for Ham Operator Plates • Submit the application with a copy of his/her current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license and a check for $20 payable to MassDOT… Registry of Motor Vehicles PO Box 55895 Boston, Ma 02205 Attn: Special Plates The Special Plates Department will notify the customer by mail when the plates are ready.

Use the listed prefix and manual examples as evidence. The broad specialty fallback is not proof that every suffix arrangement is issued.

Reading the format

In a pattern, L is one letter and N is one digit. Format rules describe what plate numbers in this series look like — they are not a claim that any particular plate number is unregistered or available.