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W4FDS

Active1x3District 4

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderSMITH, FRANKLIN D

License ClassAdvanced

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationBREWTON, AL

Grant DateSep 7, 2024

Expiration DateSep 7, 2034

W4FDS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SMITH, FRANKLIN D in BREWTON, AL. 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 SMITH, FRANKLIN D on Jun 23, 2014. W4FDS 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 Foxtrot Delta Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedSep 7, 2024
License IssuedJul 11, 2014
Vanity Callsign GrantedJul 11, 2014

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

SMITH, FRANKLIN DFiled Jun 23, 2014
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W4FDS FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History