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K8CKW

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderGRABENSTEIN, GARY A

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationLANSING, MI

Grant DateJan 13, 2022

Expiration DateMar 7, 2032

K8CKW is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by GRABENSTEIN, GARY A in LANSING, MI. 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 GRABENSTEIN, GARY A on Nov 19, 2001. K8CKW has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 40 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Eight Charlie Kilo Whiskey

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedJan 18, 2022
License RenewedJan 13, 2022
Administrative Update AppliedJan 27, 2020
License RenewedDec 22, 2011
Administrative Update AppliedAug 31, 2011
License IssuedMar 7, 2002
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 7, 2002

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

GRABENSTEIN, GARY AFiled Nov 19, 2001
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FCC data as of Jul 9, 2026

K8CKW FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History