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W4PBU

Active1x3District 4

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderPLOWMAN, JOHN D

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationTAMPA, FL

Grant DateJun 28, 2025

Expiration DateAug 9, 2035

W4PBU is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by PLOWMAN, JOHN D in TAMPA, FL. 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 PLOWMAN, JOHN D on Jul 22, 2005. W4PBU has 11 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Four Papa Bravo Uniform

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedJun 30, 2025
License RenewedJun 28, 2025
Authorization PrintedAug 13, 2015
License RenewedAug 12, 2015
Reference Copy Duplicate RequestedAug 12, 2015
License ModifiedMay 16, 2008
License ModifiedSep 19, 2005
Vanity Callsign GrantedAug 9, 2005
License IssuedAug 9, 2005
Internal Correction AppliedJul 29, 2005
Internal Correction AppliedJul 29, 2005

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

PLOWMAN, JOHN DFiled Jul 22, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W4PBU FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History