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K8OWL

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderLONG JR, LESTER C

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationPARKERSBURG, WV

Grant DateMar 3, 2020

Expiration DateMay 29, 2030

K8OWL is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by LONG JR, LESTER C in PARKERSBURG, WV. 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 Best Jr, Robert on Nov 16, 2022. K8OWL has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 40 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Eight Oscar Whiskey Lima

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedMar 3, 2020
License RenewedApr 29, 2010
License RenewedMay 9, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Best Jr, RobertFiled Nov 16, 2022
DismissedFCC ↗
Masse, James EFiled Apr 11, 2016
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 31, 2026

K8OWL FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History