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K8KES

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSimms, Tyler S

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationFAIRMONT, WV

Grant DateDec 30, 2023

Expiration DateDec 30, 2033

K8KES is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Simms, Tyler S in FAIRMONT, WV. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 3 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Simms, Tyler S on Dec 12, 2023. K8KES has 2 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Eight Kilo Echo Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License IssuedDec 30, 2023
Vanity Callsign GrantedDec 30, 2023

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Simms, Tyler SFiled Dec 12, 2023
Not awardedFCC ↗
Kester Mr., Aaron TFiled Feb 16, 2000
Not awardedFCC ↗
SMITH, CHARLES MFiled Feb 16, 2000
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 4, 2026

K8KES FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History