K9APE
Available1x3District 9
Competitive callsign — 6 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderEPSTEIN, SHELDON L
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationWILMETTE, IL
Grant DateAug 9, 2011
Expiration DateNov 5, 2021
Cancellation DateNov 7, 2023
Available for ApplicationsNov 6, 2023
K9APE is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by EPSTEIN, SHELDON L in WILMETTE, IL. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 6 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Hesselink, Jon R on Sep 8, 2025. K9APE has 3 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Kilo Nine Alpha Papa Echo
Readability: 8/10(High readability)
This callsign is available now
Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).
License History
- License ExpiredNov 7, 2023
- License RenewedAug 9, 2011
- License RenewedAug 8, 2001
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.