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KB8DAD

Active2x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderBEECHAM, JAMES D

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationBRIGHTON, MI

Grant DateAug 10, 2021

Expiration DateAug 9, 2031

KB8DAD is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by BEECHAM, JAMES D in BRIGHTON, MI. 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 Drolett, Daniel A on Sep 16, 2022. KB8DAD has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 38 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Bravo Eight Delta Alpha Delta

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedAug 10, 2021
License IssuedAug 9, 2011
Vanity Callsign GrantedAug 9, 2011
License ExpiredDec 19, 2002

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Drolett, Daniel AFiled Sep 16, 2022
Not awardedFCC ↗
BEECHAM, JAMES DFiled Jul 20, 2011
Not awardedFCC ↗

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KB8DAD FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History