""" Information about callsigns for the CA prefixes command in hamcog. --- Copyright (C) 2019-2023 classabbyamp, 0x5c SPDX-License-Identifier: LiLiQ-Rplus-1.1 """ title = "Canadian Callsign Rules" emoji = "🇨🇦" desc = ("Canadian operators are limited to callsigns with the prefixes of their address' province/territory. " "Initially, operators can choose a callsign with a 3-letter suffix. " "Later on, they can apply to change or for additional callsigns. " "Operators can only hold one 2-letter suffix callsign, but many 3-letter suffix callsigns. " "If the number of 2-letter suffix callsigns exceeds 80% of the total available, " "operators can only choose a 2-letter suffix after holding a license for 5 years. " "If the operator is a family member of a deceased operator, they are not bound by this restriction. " "Data from [ISED Canada (RIC-9)](https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf02102.html).") calls = { "Provinces": ( "**Nova Scotia:** VE1 and VA1\n" "**Québec:** VE2 and VA2\n" "**Ontario:** VE3 and VA3\n" "**Manitoba:** VE4 and VA4\n" "**Saskatchewan:** VE5 and VA5\n" "**Alberta:** VE6 and VA6\n" "**British Columbia:** VE7 and VA7\n" "**New Brunswick:** VE9\n" "**Newfoundland:** VO1\n" "**Labrador:** VO2\n" "**Prince Edward Island:** VY2\n" ), "Territories": ( "**Northwest Territories:** VE8\n" "**Nunavut:** VY0\n" "**Yukon:** VY1\n" ), "Other": ( "**International Waters:** VE0\n" "**Government of Canada:** VY9\n" "**Sable Island:** CY0\n" "**St-Paul Island:** CY9\n" ), "Special Event": "Various prefixes in the ranges: CF-CK, CY-CZ, VA-VG, VO, VX-VY, XJ-XO" }