W4DEW
Cancelled1x3District 4
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderWILLIS, DEWEY E
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationSALUDA, SC
Grant DateJun 21, 2017
Cancellation DateMar 22, 2025
Available for ApplicationsMar 23, 2027
W4DEW is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by WILLIS, DEWEY E in SALUDA, SC. 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 WARD, DON E on Feb 21, 2020. W4DEW has 7 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 27 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Four Delta Echo Whiskey
Readability: 8/10(High readability)
Available Mar 23, 2027 (200 days remaining)
Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).
License History
- Internal Correction AppliedSep 23, 2025
- Internal Correction AppliedSep 23, 2025
- Administrative Update AppliedNov 29, 2022
- License RenewedJun 21, 2017
- License RenewedAug 2, 2007
- Administrative Update AppliedJun 8, 2002
- License ModifiedMay 5, 2000
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- WARD, DON EFiled Feb 21, 2020DismissedFCC ↗