W4OBY
Active1x3District 4
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderSipprell, James E
License ClassGeneral
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationWestminster, MD
Grant DateMar 14, 2022
Expiration DateMar 30, 2032
W4OBY is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Sipprell, James E in Westminster, MD. 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 Sipprell, James E on Mar 12, 2012. W4OBY has 8 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 39 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Four Oscar Bravo Yankee
Readability: 8/10(High readability)
License History
- Administrative Update AppliedJul 24, 2025
- License RenewedMar 14, 2022
- License IssuedMar 30, 2012
- Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 30, 2012
- Internal Correction AppliedMar 2, 2012
- Internal Correction AppliedMar 2, 2012
- Tax ID (TIN) AddedOct 20, 2005
- License RenewedOct 20, 2005
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- Sipprell, James EFiled Mar 12, 2012Not awardedFCC ↗