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KY8S

Active2x1District 8

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderCOCHRAN, CHRIS K

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationSterling Heights, MI

Grant DateFeb 1, 2023

Expiration DateMar 2, 2033

KY8S is a highly sought-after 2x1 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by COCHRAN, CHRIS K in Sterling Heights, MI. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by COCHRAN, CHRIS K on Feb 12, 2013. KY8S has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 31 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Yankee Eight Sierra

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedFeb 1, 2023
Administrative Update AppliedNov 3, 2015
Administrative Update AppliedJan 16, 2015
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 2, 2013
License IssuedMar 2, 2013
License ExpiredMay 30, 2012
License RenewedMar 7, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

COCHRAN, CHRIS KFiled Feb 12, 2013
Not awardedFCC ↗
HUBBARD, DAVID DFiled Dec 28, 2012
Not awardedFCC ↗
Burnette, Ronald RFiled Sep 18, 2012
Not awardedFCC ↗
Padilla, David DFiled May 30, 2012

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KY8S FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History