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KI8DS

Active2x2District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSMITH, DAVID C

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationStar, ID

Grant DateMay 8, 2020

Expiration DateMay 8, 2030

KI8DS is a highly sought-after 2x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SMITH, DAVID C in Star, ID. 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 SMITH, DAVID C on Apr 20, 2020. KI8DS has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 28 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo India Eight Delta Sierra

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

License IssuedMay 8, 2020
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 8, 2020
License ExpiredAug 31, 2016
License RenewedJul 16, 2004
FRN Association Letter SentJul 16, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

SMITH, DAVID CFiled Apr 20, 2020
Not awardedFCC ↗
Wild, Alan DFiled Aug 30, 2016
DismissedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

KI8DS FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History