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W4RIK

Active1x3District 4

Competitive callsign — 5 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderBates - Hill, Ruth M

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationGalesburg, MI

Grant DateJul 27, 2023

Expiration DateOct 17, 2033

W4RIK is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Bates - Hill, Ruth M in Galesburg, MI. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 5 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Canady, Rick H on May 30, 2017. W4RIK has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

.-- ....- .-. .. -.-

CW Weight: 28 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Four Romeo India Kilo

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedMay 26, 2026
License RenewedJul 27, 2023
License ModifiedFeb 26, 2015
Administrative Update AppliedDec 5, 2013
Vanity Callsign GrantedOct 17, 2013
License IssuedOct 17, 2013
License ExpiredOct 24, 2012
License RenewedJul 29, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Canady, Rick HFiled May 30, 2017
Not awardedFCC ↗
Howard, Richard MFiled Sep 27, 2013
Not awardedFCC ↗
Thomas, Richard EFiled Apr 15, 2013
Not awardedFCC ↗
Fortsch, Philip JFiled Jun 4, 2007

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Stuber, Robert GFiled Jun 4, 2007

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W4RIK FCC Vanity Status: 5 Competing Applications & History