said by Bummered :

Yes, I live in a state where you can get whatever you want on your plate and call signs are not protected.

I finally tracked down the owner of the plate with my call sign. I called him up and asked him about it and he said it was the call sign of his grandfather who had died a few years back. He said his grandfather taught him everything he knows about hamming and they used to "play radio" together. Nevertheless, I asked him if I could have it and he refused. I offered him $100 for it and he said he wouldn't give it up for $1000. Guess I will just have to wait and see if he forgets to renew it or moves out of state and then I can snatch it up.