W3DSE
Active1x3District 3
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderShank Jr, Rowland W
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationLancaster, PA
Grant DateFeb 18, 2026
Expiration DateFeb 18, 2036
W3DSE is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Shank Jr, Rowland W in Lancaster, PA. 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 Shank Jr, Rowland W on Jan 28, 2026. W3DSE has 5 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 25 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Three Delta Sierra Echo
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
License History
- License IssuedFeb 18, 2026
- Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 18, 2026
- License ExpiredAug 22, 2017
- License RenewedMay 23, 2005
- License ModifiedApr 25, 2001
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- Shank Jr, Rowland WFiled Jan 28, 2026Not awardedFCC ↗