W3IST
Active1x3District 3
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderKISH, FRANK A
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationPITTSBURGH, PA
Grant DateNov 22, 2025
Expiration DateJan 10, 2036
W3IST is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by KISH, FRANK A in PITTSBURGH, 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 KISH, FRANK A on Dec 23, 2005. W3IST has 7 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 24 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Three India Sierra Tango
Readability: 7/10(Good readability)
License History
- License RenewedNov 22, 2025
- Administrative Update AppliedJun 20, 2018
- License ModifiedJun 19, 2018
- License RenewedJan 5, 2016
- Administrative Update AppliedMay 3, 2013
- License IssuedJan 10, 2006
- Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 10, 2006
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- KISH, FRANK AFiled Dec 23, 2005Not awardedFCC ↗