I got my call sign! KC3ZXS. A mouthful for sure, I’m going to stumble over that quite a few times.

Thank you so much again to @kb6nu for the great class!

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I got a vanity call sign: KB0DAE! This one is much easier to say, I’ve been phonetically spelling out my last name for decades, now I just sub a zero for oscar, and add kilo and echo to it
@boda I mentally pronounced it K-Bodae!" and it was like an FM alternative station in the mid 90s
@ferrix is that kay-bow-day? Or kay-bow-day-ee? Bow is pronounced like the bow you put in your hair btw

@boda
Congratulations and welcome to the community.

@kb6nu

@boda wow that one is definitely a mouthful! Might want to look into a vanity call sign if you stick with the hobby.
@kb6nu @boda always excited to welcome more PA hams!
@boda Congrats!! Yes, heh, that is a mouthful. My first was as well, KI5JIV. If you're so inclined, keep your eye on https://www.radioqth.net/vanity/available and pounce on one you like. Get on the air!
RadioQTH - Available Calls

@K5KGT is it really only an additional $35 for a vanity one? I assumed there would be an additional test or waiting period
@boda Yep, it's whatever the 'changing' fee is, that sounds right. Just have the request ready to fill out then go for it when one comes available or you find one that means something to you. Here's the rules for picking something appropriate for your class:: https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/amateur-radio-service/amateur-call-sign-systems .
Amateur Call Sign Systems

About A unique call sign is assigned to each amateur station during the processing of its license applications. Each new call sign is assigned sequentially using the sequential call sign system, which is based on the alphabetized regional-group list for the licensee's operator class and mailing address. The station is reassigned its same call sign upon renewal or modification of its license, unless the licensee applies for a change to a new sequentially assigned or vanity call sign on FCC Form 605.

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I'm happy for you! It's a pretty wonderful feeling, isn't it.

@boda @kb6nu my original callsign was KC3YQI, Yankee Quebec India was rough. I speed ran my extra test so I could pick a better one.
@boda @kb6nu Congrats! You will get used to it. If not, there's always vanity call signs. Have fun on the air!

@boda @kb6nu welcome aboard, kilo charlie three zulu xray sierra

Damn, that's a cool phonetic callsign.

@boda Very cool. If you ever hear me on the air, please give me a call.