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K9BD

Active1x2District 9

Competitive callsign — 5 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderCATE, JAMES L

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationWARSAW, IL

Grant DateSep 15, 2017

Expiration DateNov 28, 2027

K9BD is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by CATE, JAMES L in WARSAW, IL. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 5 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Balch, Destry on May 4, 2016. K9BD has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

-.- ----. -... -..

CW Weight: 31 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Nine Bravo Delta

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedSep 15, 2017
License RenewedOct 23, 2007
FRN Association Letter SentAug 28, 2007

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Balch, DestryFiled May 4, 2016
Not awardedFCC ↗
Heller, JEROMEFiled Jun 29, 2001
DismissedFCC ↗
STEPHENS, WILLIAM WFiled Jun 29, 2001
DismissedFCC ↗
DAVIS, W EFiled Aug 16, 1999

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MINGIS, DARRENFiled Aug 16, 1999

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K9BD FCC Vanity Status: 5 Competing Applications & History