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W6CAO

Active1x3District 6

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSMITH, JAMES E

License ClassAdvanced

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationMANAHAWKIN, NJ

Grant DateJul 8, 2021

Expiration DateJul 12, 2031

W6CAO is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SMITH, JAMES E in MANAHAWKIN, NJ. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 2 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Oberlin, Craig A on Jun 22, 2011. W6CAO has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 35 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Six Charlie Alpha Oscar

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJul 8, 2021
Administrative Update AppliedJul 22, 2011
License IssuedJul 12, 2011
Vanity Callsign GrantedJul 12, 2011

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Oberlin, Craig AFiled Jun 22, 2011
Not awardedFCC ↗
Marzec, Richard EFiled May 5, 2010
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W6CAO FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History