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W6BAD

Active1x3District 6

Competitive callsign — 6 applications filed with the FCC.

License Holdervan Norden, Michael R

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationPioneer, CA

Grant DateApr 18, 2017

Expiration DateApr 18, 2027

W6BAD is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by van Norden, Michael R in Pioneer, CA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 6 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Detwiler, Ben on Sep 20, 2022. W6BAD has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 29 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Six Bravo Alpha Delta

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License IssuedApr 18, 2017
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 18, 2017
License ExpiredJan 31, 2017
Tax ID (TIN) AddedNov 2, 2004
License RenewedNov 2, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Detwiler, BenFiled Sep 20, 2022
Not awardedFCC ↗
Dillard, Jeff MFiled Sep 14, 2022
DismissedFCC ↗
Forster, Joshua JFiled Mar 31, 2017
Not awardedFCC ↗
MacDonald, Patrick JFiled Feb 17, 2017

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PURDY, DANIEL JFiled Jan 30, 2017

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HINTON, RAYMOND GFiled Jun 19, 2006

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W6BAD FCC Vanity Status: 6 Competing Applications & History