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K8WDS

Expired1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderShea, William D

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationEuclid, OH

Grant DateAug 11, 2015

Expiration DateAug 11, 2025

Available for ApplicationsAug 12, 2027

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K8WDS

Expired1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderShea, William D

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationEuclid, OH

Grant DateAug 11, 2015

Expiration DateAug 11, 2025

Available for ApplicationsAug 12, 2027

K8WDS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Shea, William D in Euclid, OH. 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 Shea, William D on Jul 22, 2015. K8WDS has 2 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Eight Whiskey Delta Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

Available Aug 12, 2027 (376 days remaining)

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

License History

License IssuedAug 11, 2015
Vanity Callsign GrantedAug 11, 2015

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Shea, William DFiled Jul 22, 2015
Not awardedFCC ↗
Schramm, William DFiled Sep 22, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗

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K8WDS FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History