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N8FWD

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderTalkington, Michael J

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationClarksburg, WV

Grant DateJan 25, 2020

Expiration DateFeb 17, 2030

N8FWD is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Talkington, Michael J in Clarksburg, WV. 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 Shoemaker, Adam G on Mar 15, 2010. N8FWD has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

November Eight Foxtrot Whiskey Delta

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedDec 16, 2025
License RenewedJan 25, 2020
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 2, 2019
Administrative Update AppliedOct 20, 2015
Administrative Update AppliedJun 20, 2012
Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 17, 2010
License IssuedFeb 17, 2010
License ExpiredDec 15, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Shoemaker, Adam GFiled Mar 15, 2010
Not awardedFCC ↗
Talkington, Michael JFiled Jan 29, 2010
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 9, 2026

N8FWD FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History