W1RU
Active1x2District 1
Competitive callsign — 40 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderFields Jr, Rowland B
License ClassTechnician
Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra
LocationGlade Springs, VA
Grant DateFeb 20, 2026
Expiration DateApr 1, 2036
W1RU is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Fields Jr, Rowland B in Glade Springs, VA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 40 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Zarinelli, Alain M on Mar 23, 2016. W1RU has 7 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 30 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey One Romeo Uniform
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
License History
- License RenewedFeb 20, 2026
- Administrative Update AppliedApr 26, 2023
- License IssuedApr 1, 2016
- Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 1, 2016
- Internal Correction AppliedFeb 11, 2016
- Internal Correction AppliedFeb 11, 2016
- License RenewedMar 9, 2007
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.