Non Traditional Phonetic Call Signs

[HHD1]

Asking for a friend...

Is there anything against FCC Regs to prevent one from using their own "custom" phonetic alphabet to  broadcast their call sign?

For example:  WSHD

Window Suck Harry Donkey

or

Wonderfull Silly Happy Dwarf

[OffRoaderX]

No..

and i fully support you and this proposed use of a custom fonetic alfabet designed to enrage "some people".

[HHD1]

Doing so can only bring joy to the right of heart. . Thank you for your support.

[amaff]

Whiskey Rum Yuengling Limoncello 

[HHD1]

2 minutes ago, amaff said:

Whiskey Rum Yuengling Limoncello 

Sounds Delicious!!!! On the Rocks Please.  

[UncleYoda]

have to keep it clean - there is a rule against bad words

p.s. some repeater owners do request (require?) the standard international phonetics

[OffRoaderX]

Just now, UncleYoda said:

have to keep it clean - there is a rule against bad words

That's why you have to keep it phonetically ambiguous like "Phuk" for "P" and "Kunt" for K. That way nobody gets into trouble.

[HHD1]

25 minutes ago, OffRoaderX said:

That's why you have to keep it phonetically ambiguous like "Phuk" for "P" and "Kunt" for K. That way nobody gets into trouble.

You see, it's the creativity of a broader mind that will keep you safe.

[SteveShannon]

1 hour ago, HHD1 said:

Asking for a friend...

Is there anything against FCC Regs to prevent one from using their own "custom" phonetic alphabet to  broadcast their call sign?

For example:  WSHD

Window Suck Harry Donkey

or

Wonderfull Silly Happy Dwarf

No

[amaff]

Wrote Exposure Opossum Gnome

[HHD1]

1 minute ago, amaff said:

Wrote Exposure Opossum Gnome

Now you got it!!!  Feel that Freedom!!!!!

[HHD1]

Wiggly Sally Hates Dresses

[HHD1]

You could use your call sign to convey a deeper meaning to how you're feeling....

Weeping Sad Horribly Dreadful 

or 

Wondrously Seeking Happy Days

[WRUU653]

5 minutes ago, HHD1 said:

Wiggly Sally Hates Dresses

Why Shit Here Dude

 

 

Brought to you by Why Risk Upsetting Uma 

alright this is getting ridiculous, put the beer down, step away from the keyboard

[WRUU653]

Is it too late to change that to

Wildly Risqué Uma Undies?

Alright I’m sorry, U’s aren’t easy. I can’t believe I got sucked into this, I’m out.

[HHD1]

35 minutes ago, WRUU653 said:

Alright I’m sorry, U’s aren’t easy

Wide Road Under Umbrella 

[HHD1]

It's like a 4 word Haiku...

[WRUU653]

1 hour ago, HHD1 said:

It's like a 4 word Haiku...

True, nicely done. My wife and I would write each other random Haiku’s on a kitchen chalk board for a while. 

[WSEN940]

You do you…there is no requirement to use standard phonetics, but, that said. If your ever in a position where you ‘really’ need to be understood, the phonetic alphabet was designed to be clear under difficult reception conditions. The words are designed to be distinct from each other so that you can grasp the words even if you only hear a portion of it. For the average GMRS operator. No one’s going to care I guess. 

My stepdad was a royal navy signals officer way back in the day and a HAM operator. He was a stickler for correct phonetics and would complain all the time about the lack of consistency around the world. Especially here in the US. And when signal strength was poor, he’d complain more. We were also in a rare location (it’s a HAM thing to get contacts with rare stations) and if people did not use proper phonetics, he’d ignore them. 
 

[WRYZ926]

I use the NATO phonetics since the is what I was trained to use. But I sure won't look down on or ignore those that use something different was long as they are easy to understand.

The NATO phonetic alphabet was designed to be easy to understand no matter what your native language is.

Use what works for you and those you are talking to. The main thing is that everyone understands each other.

[WRUE951]

Nope,,  in fact its not even a FCC rule to use phonetics..   Talk in plain english..  I get kicks out of HAM nets when i identify by K-G-6-L-G-X, nice and slow and they always insist on me repeating with a phonetic call sign..  I just reply, 'i just identified per rules'..  It drives some of them nuts and equally some crazy in laughter.    One guy 'Bob' insisted on my emailing him my phone number so he can call me to discuss in person..  I just tell him, there are times for phonetic use and we are clearly understanding each other on this radio conversation so we can talk about it right here...  The guy hates me   

[marcspaz]

On 9/24/2025 at 9:16 PM, OffRoaderX said:

No..

and i fully support you and this proposed use of a custom fonetic alfabet designed to enrage "some people".

 

My son's call is KN4ZVK and goes by Known Not 4 Zebras Vomiting Ketchup. 

[73blazer]

Do whatever you want there's no "rules", but it's not very understandable unless your using some standards. When somebody calls out "Willie Muffin Bathtub Frisbee 289" the first human reaction is to go WTF, then laugh, then most likely ignore you, or ask again for the call. 

[SteveShannon]

1 hour ago, marcspaz said:

 

My son's call is KN4ZVK and goes by Known Not 4 Zebras Vomiting Ketchup. 

I thought it was No Knot 4 Zebras Vomiting Ketchup.  It sounds exactly the same. I’ll have to correct it in my logbook.

[WRUE951]

44 minutes ago, marcspaz said:

 

My son's call is KN4ZVK and goes by Known Not 4 Zebras Vomiting Ketchup. 

Love it........