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W4GAU

Expired1x3District 4

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSipes, Joseph E

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationNorth Pole, AK

Grant DateJun 7, 2016

Expiration DateAug 30, 2026

Available for ApplicationsAug 31, 2028

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W4GAU

Expired1x3District 4

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSipes, Joseph E

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationNorth Pole, AK

Grant DateJun 7, 2016

Expiration DateAug 30, 2026

Available for ApplicationsAug 31, 2028

W4GAU is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Sipes, Joseph E in North Pole, AK. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 3 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Stewart, Chris L on Aug 9, 2006. W4GAU has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

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Morse Code

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CW Weight: 30 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Four Golf Alpha Uniform

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

Available Aug 31, 2028 (727 days remaining)

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

License History

License RenewedJun 7, 2016
License IssuedAug 30, 2006
Vanity Callsign GrantedAug 30, 2006
Internal Correction AppliedAug 17, 2006
License ExpiredMay 5, 2005

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Stewart, Chris LFiled Aug 9, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗
Wilson, William TFiled Aug 9, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗
Stewart, Chris LFiled Mar 24, 2004
DismissedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W4GAU FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History