AK4BE
Available2x2District 4
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderShipes, Joe F
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationYorktown, VA
Grant DateJul 15, 2010
Expiration DateJul 15, 2020
Cancellation DateJul 16, 2022
Available for ApplicationsJul 16, 2022
AK4BE is a highly sought-after 2x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Shipes, Joe F in Yorktown, VA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 1 vanity application filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Pagano, Carman on Jul 28, 2025. AK4BE has 3 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 25 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
Alpha Kilo Four Bravo Echo
Readability: 8/10(High readability)
This callsign is available now
Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (2x2).
License History
- License ExpiredJul 16, 2022
- License IssuedAug 13, 2010
- System-Generated GrantAug 13, 2010
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- Pagano, CarmanFiled Jul 28, 2025Not awardedFCC ↗