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W2SBS

Active1x3District 2

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSHAW, SAMUEL B

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSAN FRANCISCO, CA

Grant DateDec 6, 2025

Expiration DateFeb 22, 2036

W2SBS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SHAW, SAMUEL B in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. 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 Baratz, Susan J on Nov 22, 2006. W2SBS has 6 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 Two Sierra Bravo Sierra

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

License RenewedDec 6, 2025
License RenewedJan 23, 2016
Administrative Update AppliedApr 29, 2011
Administrative Update AppliedDec 20, 2008
License IssuedFeb 22, 2006
Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 22, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Baratz, Susan JFiled Nov 22, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗
SHAW, SAMUEL BFiled Feb 2, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗

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W2SBS FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History