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N8DES

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 7 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSheehan, Donald E

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationQuincy, OH

Grant DateSep 15, 2017

Expiration DateSep 15, 2027

N8DES is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Sheehan, Donald E in Quincy, OH. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 7 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Sheehan, Donald E on Aug 28, 2017. N8DES has 2 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 24 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

November Eight Delta Echo Sierra

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

License IssuedSep 15, 2017
Vanity Callsign GrantedSep 15, 2017

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Sheehan, Donald EFiled Aug 28, 2017
Not awardedFCC ↗
SPADE, DONALD EFiled Feb 10, 2012
Not awardedFCC ↗
Snyder, David EFiled Sep 18, 2002
Not awardedFCC ↗
MEDLIN, BILLY JFiled Jul 10, 2000

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Shope, Donald EFiled Jul 10, 2000

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HOLLAND, LEONARD EFiled Oct 4, 1999

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Longbottom, David CFiled Oct 4, 1999

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N8DES FCC Vanity Status: 7 Competing Applications & History