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W4HVL

Active1x3District 4

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderHICKS, JAMES S

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationBASTROF, LA

Grant DateApr 9, 2019

Expiration DateApr 9, 2029

W4HVL is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by HICKS, JAMES S in BASTROF, LA. 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 HILL JR, JAMES H on Mar 21, 2019. W4HVL has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Four Hotel Victor Lima

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedSep 18, 2025
Administrative Update AppliedNov 10, 2020
License IssuedApr 9, 2019
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 9, 2019
License ExpiredJan 17, 2009

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

HILL JR, JAMES HFiled Mar 21, 2019
Not awardedFCC ↗
REEVES, JEFFERY PFiled Feb 2, 2017
Not awardedFCC ↗
WAKEFIELD JR, ROBERT MFiled Apr 21, 2011
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W4HVL FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History