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N9KSM

Active1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderBOWES, CAROLE SUE

License ClassNovice

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRiverside, CA

Grant DateMay 1, 2018

Expiration DateMay 1, 2028

N9KSM is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by BOWES, CAROLE SUE in Riverside, 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 MCCARTHY, KENT S on Apr 13, 2018. N9KSM has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

November Nine Kilo Sierra Mike

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedFeb 23, 2021
License IssuedMay 1, 2018
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 1, 2018
License ExpiredJul 18, 2003

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

MCCARTHY, KENT SFiled Apr 13, 2018
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

N9KSM FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History