K9HEK
Expired1x3District 9
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderSMITH, DAVID D
License ClassAdvanced
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationCartersville, GA
Grant DateMay 2, 2016
Expiration DateMay 31, 2026
Available for ApplicationsJun 1, 2028
K9HEK is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SMITH, DAVID D in Cartersville, GA. 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 Kosh, Richard W on Mar 25, 2026. K9HEK has 6 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 32 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Kilo Nine Hotel Echo Kilo
Readability: 8/10(High readability)
Available Jun 1, 2028 (671 days remaining)
Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).
License History
- Authorization PrintedMay 7, 2016
- Internal Duplicate RequestedMay 6, 2016
- License RenewedMay 2, 2016
- Administrative Update AppliedJan 24, 2012
- License RenewedFeb 23, 2007
- FRN Association Letter SentFeb 23, 2007
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- Kosh, Richard WFiled Mar 25, 2026Not awardedFCC ↗