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N8OWS

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderSHIMERKA, LARRY W

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSEVEN HILLS, OH

Grant DateJan 28, 2017

Expiration DateJan 28, 2027

N8OWS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SHIMERKA, LARRY W in SEVEN HILLS, OH. 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 SHIMERKA, LARRY W on Jan 10, 2017. N8OWS has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 34 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

November Eight Oscar Whiskey Sierra

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

License IssuedJan 28, 2017
Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 28, 2017
License ExpiredJun 19, 2013
License ModifiedMar 28, 2001
Tax ID (TIN) AddedMar 23, 2001
License RenewedMar 23, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

SHIMERKA, LARRY WFiled Jan 10, 2017
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

N8OWS FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History