Just saw this gem on the Elecraft reflector, and wanted to share.  Enjoy!

 

Here is a pretty comprehensive history of amateur radio and callsigns:

http://ac6v.com/history.htm

 

 

’73 de JIM N2ZZ

Director – Roanoke Division

Representing ARRL members in the Virginia, West Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina sections

ARRL – The National Association for Amateur Radio™