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KD8B

Active2x1District 8

Competitive callsign — 5 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderBADE, DOUGLAS S

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationCleveland, OH

Grant DateApr 17, 2025

Expiration DateApr 17, 2035

KD8B is a highly sought-after 2x1 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by BADE, DOUGLAS S in Cleveland, OH. 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 Roberts, Ben S on Mar 16, 2012. KD8B has 9 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 29 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Delta Eight Bravo

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedApr 17, 2025
License RenewedJan 16, 2015
Administrative Update AppliedNov 30, 2005
License IssuedMar 12, 2005
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 12, 2005
License CanceledFeb 21, 2003
Administrative Update AppliedJan 28, 2003
Administrative Update AppliedMar 18, 2002
License IssuedNov 3, 1999

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Roberts, Ben SFiled Mar 16, 2012
Not awardedFCC ↗
BADE, DOUGLAS SFiled Feb 22, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗
HASELHORST, WAYNE AFiled Feb 22, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗
BESORE, THOMAS GFiled Aug 27, 1999

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KD8B FCC Vanity Status: 5 Competing Applications & History