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K8BGV

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderSOLAR, JOHN T

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationAlgonquin, IL

Grant DateAug 14, 2024

Expiration DateSep 5, 2034

K8BGV is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SOLAR, JOHN T in Algonquin, IL. 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 Gibbons, Brian B on Aug 18, 2014. K8BGV has 11 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 37 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Eight Bravo Golf Victor

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedAug 14, 2024
Administrative Update AppliedSep 26, 2020
Administrative Update AppliedSep 5, 2018
License ModifiedMay 15, 2015
License IssuedSep 5, 2014
Vanity Callsign GrantedSep 5, 2014
Internal Correction AppliedAug 6, 2014
Internal Correction AppliedAug 6, 2014
License ModifiedJul 16, 2007
License RenewedOct 26, 2005
Tax ID (TIN) AddedOct 26, 2005

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Gibbons, Brian BFiled Aug 18, 2014
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

K8BGV FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History