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K8SIW

Available1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderWades, James A

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationMarion, IL

Grant DateJul 25, 2006

Expiration DateJul 25, 2016

Cancellation DateSep 16, 2008

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K8SIW

Available1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderWades, James A

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationMarion, IL

Grant DateJul 25, 2006

Expiration DateJul 25, 2016

Cancellation DateSep 16, 2008

Available for ApplicationsSep 17, 2010

K8SIW is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Wades, James A in Marion, IL. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 1 vanity application filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by WADES, JAMES A on Jul 5, 2006. K8SIW has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

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Morse Code

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CW Weight: 30 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Eight Sierra India Whiskey

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

This callsign is available now

Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).

License History

License CanceledSep 16, 2008
Administrative Update AppliedJun 3, 2008
License IssuedJul 25, 2006
Vanity Callsign GrantedJul 25, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

WADES, JAMES AFiled Jul 5, 2006
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K8SIW FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History