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W4AWS

Active1x3District 4

Competitive callsign — 6 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSMITH, ANDREW W

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationHAYES, VA

Grant DateJun 13, 2024

Expiration DateSep 9, 2034

W4AWS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SMITH, ANDREW W in HAYES, VA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 6 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by SMITH, ANDREW W on Aug 21, 2014. W4AWS has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 28 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Four Alpha Whiskey Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJun 13, 2024
License IssuedSep 9, 2014
Vanity Callsign GrantedSep 9, 2014

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

SMITH, ANDREW WFiled Aug 21, 2014
Not awardedFCC ↗
WELBORNE SR, ANTHONY MFiled Oct 22, 2013
Not awardedFCC ↗
WILLIAMS, ELVIN CFiled Jan 31, 2005
DismissedFCC ↗
Xavier, ThalitaFiled Jan 31, 2005

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POWELL, BARNARD HFiled Mar 22, 2000

Not awardedFCC ↗

RESINO, ROBERT GFiled Mar 22, 2000

Not awardedFCC ↗

W4AWS FCC Vanity Status: 6 Competing Applications & History