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W3WQ

Active1x2District 3

Competitive callsign — 8 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderEster, Kenneth R

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationNORTH PORT, FL

Grant DateJan 5, 2022

Expiration DateJan 5, 2032

W3WQ is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Ester, Kenneth R in NORTH PORT, FL. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 8 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by OLD TIMERS CLUB on May 3, 2001. W3WQ has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Three Whiskey Quebec

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJan 5, 2022
License RenewedApr 19, 2011
Administrative Update AppliedMar 19, 2004
License IssuedMay 18, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

OLD TIMERS CLUBFiled May 3, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
SHENBERGER, RICHARDFiled May 3, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
Ester, Kenneth RFiled Apr 30, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
KASTEN, ARTHUR PFiled Apr 30, 2001

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W3WQ FCC Vanity Status: 8 Competing Applications & History