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K8GBS

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderBATES, JOYCE L

License ClassNovice

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationLAKEVIEW, MI

Grant DateMay 7, 2019

Expiration DateMay 7, 2029

K8GBS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by BATES, JOYCE L in LAKEVIEW, 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 PHILPOT, KENNETH R on Apr 18, 2019. K8GBS has 2 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 34 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Eight Golf Bravo Sierra

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License IssuedMay 7, 2019
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 7, 2019

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

PHILPOT, KENNETH RFiled Apr 18, 2019
Not awardedFCC ↗
Straight, Gerald BFiled Jun 3, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

K8GBS FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History