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K4KBS

Active1x3District 4

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderVAUGHAN, JAMES T

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationLOUISVILLE, KY

Grant DateApr 23, 2024

Expiration DateMay 7, 2034

K4KBS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by VAUGHAN, JAMES T in LOUISVILLE, KY. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Silen, Johan E on Apr 19, 2004. K4KBS has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

-.- ....- -.- -... ...

CW Weight: 30 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Four Kilo Bravo Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedApr 23, 2024
License RenewedMar 18, 2014
License IssuedMay 7, 2004
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 7, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Silen, Johan EFiled Apr 19, 2004
Not awardedFCC ↗
VAUGHAN, JAMES TFiled Apr 19, 2004
Not awardedFCC ↗
Shipman, Kenny BFiled Oct 1, 2002
Not awardedFCC ↗
Weickum, Herbert LFiled Jul 30, 2002

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FCC data as of Oct 24, 2026

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K4KBS FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History