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W1YB

Active1x2District 1

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSHINAL, THOMAS J

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationWATERFORD, VA

Grant DateMar 4, 2026

Expiration DateMay 16, 2036

W1YB is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SHINAL, THOMAS J in WATERFORD, VA. 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 Ponevac, David on May 11, 2006. W1YB has 14 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 36 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey One Yankee Bravo

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedMar 5, 2026
License RenewedMar 4, 2026
Administrative Update AppliedJun 28, 2021
License RenewedApr 21, 2016
License ModifiedApr 21, 2016
Administrative Update AppliedSep 5, 2012
Administrative Update AppliedJun 18, 2010
Administrative Update AppliedNov 14, 2009
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 5, 2008
Administrative Update AppliedOct 25, 2007
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 16, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Ponevac, DavidFiled May 11, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗
Ables, Johnne LFiled Apr 27, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

License Issued

May 16, 2006

Internal Correction AppliedMay 5, 2006

Internal Correction AppliedMay 5, 2006

W1YB FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History