01-08-2020, 10:46 AM
Can't say I've had that problem with all my callsign changes and moves over 40 years.
In addition to being a historical record, there is a huge amount of other stuff in the Callbook apart from the callsign register.
Yes, the data is usually available online from the WIA website, the ACMA's and many other sources, but there is something to be said for it all being in one place.
Some prefer to source information including books and magazines these days electronically, but I gather the WIA sell enough Callbooks to make the exercise worthwhile.
Perhaps the WIA needs to poll re continuing the Callbook in some form.
I am left wondering what has suddenly prompted the ACMA to adopt this position.
In addition to being a historical record, there is a huge amount of other stuff in the Callbook apart from the callsign register.
Yes, the data is usually available online from the WIA website, the ACMA's and many other sources, but there is something to be said for it all being in one place.
Some prefer to source information including books and magazines these days electronically, but I gather the WIA sell enough Callbooks to make the exercise worthwhile.
Perhaps the WIA needs to poll re continuing the Callbook in some form.
I am left wondering what has suddenly prompted the ACMA to adopt this position.