Cannot Locate Misplaced License from 1986-1987

[stonetrails2024]

Hello All,
Hope my post is acceptable.
I obtained a license, believe it was a Novice, maybe Technician, back in 1986 or 87. I do recall taking the Morse Code section.
Been trying to locate my call sign from then, but my WABAC Machine is not locating it.
Tried the FCC ...UlsSearch/searchAmateur... search, but found nothing.
Seems it would be archived somewhere, can anyone assist?
I'll provide additional details as requested.
Thank you,
Ron Winter

 

[SigIntel8600]

Ron,

If your call was not renewed. It will not be valid. The good news is you can retake the exam, no Morse code necessary. If you do find your old call letters, you may be able to get your old call as a vanity call, depending on your class of license.

 

[KK4JUG]

If it's available at all, it's probably in a box on the 4th level of a salt mine in Hutchinson, Kansas.

 

[AB5ID]

Go here download the call book for 1988 and search for your name.

Old Ham Radio Call Books 1906-1997 and ARRL Handbooks

1906 to1997 Amateur (Ham) Radio Call Books and ARRL Handbooks

leehite.org

 

[k5xs]

Hello All,
Hope my post is acceptable.
I obtained a license, believe it was a Novice, maybe Technician, back in 1986 or 87. I do recall taking the Morse Code section.
Been trying to locate my call sign from then, but my WABAC Machine is not locating it.
Tried the FCC ...UlsSearch/searchAmateur... search, but found nothing.
Seems it would be archived somewhere, can anyone assist?
I'll provide additional details as requested.
Thank you,
Ron Winter

Ron,

What was/is your full name ("Ronald"?) and in what U.S. state were you receiving mail?

Bernie K5XS

 

[stonetrails2024]

Go here download the call book for 1988 and search for your name.

Old Ham Radio Call Books 1906-1997 and ARRL Handbooks

1906 to1997 Amateur (Ham) Radio Call Books and ARRL Handbooks

leehite.org

Thank you very much, I found it in 1989 listings - KB7BWR

 

[stonetrails2024]

Ron,

What was/is your full name ("Ronald"?) and in what U.S. state were you receiving mail?

Bernie K5XS

Found it in 1989 listings - KB7BWR

 

[stonetrails2024]

Ron,

If your call was not renewed. It will not be valid. The good news is you can retake the exam, no Morse code necessary. If you do find your old call letters, you may be able to get your old call as a vanity call, depending on your class of license.

Found it - KB7BWR. I never did renew it. I'll need to start over, been a long time. At least this time I won't have to drive the family crazy listening to me practice Morse Code, lol.

 

[AB5ID]

Thank you very much, I found it in 1989 listings - KB7BWR

Congrats! Good luck on getting your new license.

 

[SigIntel8600]

Your call will be available as a vanity call. When you pass your test, the FCC will assign you a call. Then you can apply for KB7BWR as a vanity call. Good Luck.