KF8SM
Available2x2District 8
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderGAINES, WILLIAM D
License ClassTechnician
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationLEWES, DE
Grant DateJan 17, 2002
Expiration DateFeb 18, 2012
Cancellation DateFeb 19, 2014
Available for ApplicationsFeb 19, 2014
KF8SM is a highly sought-after 2x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by GAINES, WILLIAM D in LEWES, DE. 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 Mabe, Steven on Feb 9, 2026. KF8SM has 2 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Kilo Foxtrot Eight Sierra Mike
Readability: 8/10(High readability)
This callsign is available now
Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (2x2).
License History
- License ExpiredFeb 19, 2014
- License RenewedJan 17, 2002
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- Mabe, StevenFiled Feb 9, 2026Not awardedFCC ↗