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W3PAW

Active1x3District 3

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderWACHTER, PAUL A

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationQueenstown, MD

Grant DateFeb 1, 2022

Expiration DateMar 7, 2032

W3PAW is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by WACHTER, PAUL A in Queenstown, MD. 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 WACHTER, PAUL A on Nov 6, 2001. W3PAW has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 35 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Three Papa Alpha Whiskey

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedFeb 1, 2022
Administrative Update AppliedSep 16, 2021
License RenewedDec 13, 2011
Administrative Update AppliedMar 2, 2010
Administrative Update AppliedDec 20, 2005
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 7, 2002
License IssuedMar 7, 2002

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

WACHTER, PAUL AFiled Nov 6, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W3PAW FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History