KA1REF
Available2x3District 1
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderBUXTON, RICHARD D
License ClassAdvanced
Min. Class RequiredTechnician
LocationBOYLSTON, MA
Grant DateMar 25, 2000
Expiration DateMay 29, 2010
Cancellation DateMay 30, 2012
Available for ApplicationsMay 30, 2012
KA1REF is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by BUXTON, RICHARD D in BOYLSTON, MA. 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 Flynn, Richard E on Mar 31, 2026. KA1REF has 2 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
-.- .- .---- .-. . ..-.
CW Weight: 36 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Kilo Alpha One Romeo Echo Foxtrot
Readability: 7/10(Good readability)
This callsign is available now
Requires Technician license or higher to apply for this callsign format (2x3).
License History
- License ExpiredMay 30, 2012
- License RenewedMar 25, 2000
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- Flynn, Richard EFiled Mar 31, 2026Not awardedFCC ↗