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W4DOA

Expired1x3District 4

Competitive callsign — 10 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderWINKELPLECK, RICK

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationLOUDON, TN

Grant DateDec 3, 2015

Expiration DateJan 10, 2026

Available for ApplicationsJan 11, 2028

W4DOA is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by WINKELPLECK, RICK in LOUDON, TN. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 10 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by nolen, danny on Nov 10, 2021. W4DOA has 9 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 32 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Four Delta Oscar Alpha

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

Available Jan 11, 2028 (494 days remaining)

Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).

License History

License RenewedDec 3, 2015
Administrative Update AppliedDec 22, 2011
Administrative Update AppliedOct 24, 2006
License IssuedJan 10, 2006
Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 10, 2006
License CanceledNov 5, 2002
License ModifiedSep 25, 2001
License ModifiedSep 13, 2001
License IssuedAug 11, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

nolen, dannyFiled Nov 10, 2021
Not awardedFCC ↗
Wade, David MFiled Dec 9, 2019
Not awardedFCC ↗
MARTZALL, DOUGLAS DFiled Oct 31, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗
WINKELPLECK, RICKFiled Oct 31, 2005

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

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NOBLE JR, HERMAN PFiled Jul 24, 2001

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West Jr, Robert LFiled Jul 24, 2001

Not awardedFCC ↗

QUAN, STANLEY SFiled Sep 22, 2000

Not awardedFCC ↗

WHITT III, CLAIBORNE KFiled Sep 22, 2000

Not awardedFCC ↗

COOK, KENNETH WFiled May 19, 2000

Not awardedFCC ↗

FITE, NANCY EFiled May 19, 2000

Not awardedFCC ↗

W4DOA FCC Vanity Status: 10 Competing Applications & History