W4KEN
Active1x3District 4
Competitive callsign — 21 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderBarnes, James K
License ClassGeneral
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationSantuck, AL
Grant DateJan 15, 2026
Expiration DateMar 7, 2036
W4KEN is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Barnes, James K in Santuck, AL. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 21 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Culpepper, Kenneth W on Oct 17, 2016. W4KEN has 13 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 26 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Four Kilo Echo November
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
License History
- License RenewedJan 15, 2026
- Administrative Update AppliedJan 5, 2016
- License RenewedJan 5, 2016
- Administrative Update AppliedDec 8, 2011
- License ModifiedMar 7, 2007
- Administrative Update AppliedJan 11, 2007
- Administrative Update AppliedMar 15, 2006
- Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 7, 2006
- License IssuedMar 7, 2006
- License CanceledFeb 14, 2004
- License IssuedNov 22, 2002
- Vanity Callsign Granted
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.