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K8DSS

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderGANSEN, EDWARD J

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationMIDLAND, MI

Grant DateFeb 2, 2018

Expiration DateApr 15, 2028

K8DSS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by GANSEN, EDWARD J in MIDLAND, MI. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 2 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by GANSEN, EDWARD J on Mar 28, 2008. K8DSS has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 29 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Eight Delta Sierra Sierra

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedOct 19, 2021
License RenewedFeb 2, 2018
Administrative Update AppliedMar 17, 2009
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 15, 2008
License IssuedApr 15, 2008
License CanceledJan 9, 2004
License ModifiedJan 3, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

GANSEN, EDWARD JFiled Mar 28, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗
Rosendahl, Seth AFiled Mar 28, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

K8DSS FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History