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W1ADV

Active1x3District 1

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderAddis Jr, Richard A

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSumter, SC

Grant DateDec 13, 2022

Expiration DateMar 9, 2033

W1ADV is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Addis Jr, Richard A in Sumter, SC. 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 LINQUIST, KRISTOPHER C on Feb 19, 2013. W1ADV has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 35 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey One Alpha Delta Victor

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License ModifiedJan 10, 2023
License RenewedDec 13, 2022
Administrative Update AppliedNov 14, 2017
License ModifiedJun 17, 2015
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 9, 2013
License IssuedMar 9, 2013
License ExpiredJul 16, 2008

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

LINQUIST, KRISTOPHER CFiled Feb 19, 2013
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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W1ADV FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History