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W4HOV

Active1x3District 4

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderHOOVER, GENE B

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationHARRISONBURG, VA

Grant DateMar 16, 2021

Expiration DateApr 24, 2031

W4HOV is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by HOOVER, GENE B in HARRISONBURG, VA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by HOOVER, GENE B on Apr 4, 2001. W4HOV has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Four Hotel Oscar Victor

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedMar 16, 2021
License RenewedMar 26, 2011
License IssuedApr 24, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

HOOVER, GENE BFiled Apr 4, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
SMITH, KEVIN PFiled Apr 4, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
DE SHAZER, BRENT AFiled Jan 16, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
HOOVER JR, CHARLES FFiled Jan 16, 2001

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

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W4HOV FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History