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KC8BBQ

Active2x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderBeyer, Ian M

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationLawrence, KS

Grant DateJun 6, 2024

Expiration DateJun 6, 2034

KC8BBQ is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Beyer, Ian M in Lawrence, KS. 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 Beyer, Ian M on Dec 18, 2013. KC8BBQ has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 48 units(Heavy (slower to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Charlie Eight Bravo Bravo Quebec

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJun 6, 2024
Administrative Update AppliedJun 30, 2021
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 12, 2021
Administrative Update AppliedJun 26, 2018
Administrative Update AppliedDec 8, 2015
Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 7, 2014
License IssuedJan 7, 2014
License ExpiredSep 19, 2007

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Beyer, Ian MFiled Dec 18, 2013
Not awardedFCC ↗
Woody Sr, Ross DFiled Mar 19, 2012
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

KC8BBQ FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History