CALLSIGNS.
Australian amateur callsigns generally commence with the prefix VK, followed by a digit, and then either a 2, 3, or 4 letter suffix.
VK indicates Australia.
The AX prefix can be used on Australia Day, Anzac Day, and World Telecommunications Day.
The VI prefix is a special event prefix allocated for special events.
The digit within the callsign previously indicated the State or Territory that the amateur operator was located in.
However in 2021, a 'callsign for life' policy was adopted. If an amateur moves interstate, and they wish to keep their callsign, they can do so.
As such, the map below no longer applies.
VK indicates Australia.
The AX prefix can be used on Australia Day, Anzac Day, and World Telecommunications Day.
The VI prefix is a special event prefix allocated for special events.
The digit within the callsign previously indicated the State or Territory that the amateur operator was located in.
However in 2021, a 'callsign for life' policy was adopted. If an amateur moves interstate, and they wish to keep their callsign, they can do so.
As such, the map below no longer applies.
The Australian Maritime College (AMC) is responsible for the management of callsign allocations in Australia.
