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KO6HDS

Cancelled2x3District 6

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderBenfield, Rodd J

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationSan Diego, CA

Grant DateDec 13, 2024

Cancellation DateFeb 7, 2026

Available for ApplicationsFeb 8, 2028

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KO6HDS

Cancelled2x3District 6

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderBenfield, Rodd J

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationSan Diego, CA

Grant DateDec 13, 2024

Cancellation DateFeb 7, 2026

Available for ApplicationsFeb 8, 2028

KO6HDS is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Benfield, Rodd J in San Diego, CA. 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 Sabin, Heather D on Feb 7, 2018. KO6HDS has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

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Morse Code

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CW Weight: 35 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

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Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

Available Feb 8, 2028 (521 days remaining)

Requires Technician license or higher to apply for this callsign format (2x3).

License History

License CanceledFeb 7, 2026
License ModifiedDec 22, 2025
License ModifiedDec 16, 2024
System-Generated GrantDec 13, 2024
License IssuedDec 13, 2024

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Sabin, Heather DFiled Feb 7, 2018
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

KO6HDS FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History