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AE8Y

Active2x1District 8

Competitive callsign — 6 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderDrake, Jonathan

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationIrvine, CA

Grant DateFeb 27, 2026

Expiration DateFeb 27, 2036

AE8Y is a highly sought-after 2x1 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Drake, Jonathan in Irvine, CA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 6 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by MCALLISTER, MARK T on Feb 9, 2026. AE8Y has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 26 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Alpha Echo Eight Yankee

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License IssuedFeb 27, 2026
Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 27, 2026
Internal Correction AppliedJan 7, 2026
Internal Correction AppliedJan 7, 2026
License RenewedJun 12, 2014
Administrative Update AppliedSep 11, 2003
Tax ID (TIN) AddedSep 4, 2003
License RenewedSep 4, 2003

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

MCALLISTER, MARK TFiled Feb 9, 2026
Not awardedFCC ↗
Drake, JonathanFiled Feb 9, 2026
Not awardedFCC ↗
Massien, Richard JFiled Feb 9, 2026
DismissedFCC ↗
Basile, James AFiled Feb 9, 2026

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Wilburg, Jerry DFiled Feb 9, 2026

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Lopez, John OFiled Jul 3, 2024

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AE8Y FCC Vanity Status: 6 Competing Applications & History