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K8RAO

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderCHORTIE, CHARLES A

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationBridgewater, NJ

Grant DateDec 2, 2025

Expiration DateJan 20, 2036

K8RAO is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by CHORTIE, CHARLES A in Bridgewater, NJ. 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 Henderson, Harry G on Dec 30, 2005. K8RAO has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 36 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Eight Romeo Alpha Oscar

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedDec 4, 2025
License RenewedDec 2, 2025
Administrative Update AppliedNov 3, 2018
License RenewedNov 18, 2015
License ModifiedFeb 9, 2006
License IssuedJan 20, 2006
Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 20, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Henderson, Harry GFiled Dec 30, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗
Oberst Jr, Robert AFiled Dec 30, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 31, 2026

K8RAO FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History