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W6HB

Active1x2District 6

Competitive callsign — 6 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderDOWDS, DOUGLAS L

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationCARSON, CA

Grant DateDec 30, 2021

Expiration DateMar 28, 2032

W6HB is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by DOWDS, DOUGLAS L in CARSON, 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 Turino, Sean E on Mar 14, 2002. W6HB has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 24 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Six Hotel Bravo

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedDec 30, 2021
Administrative Update AppliedDec 29, 2020
License RenewedJan 4, 2012
Administrative Update AppliedMar 17, 2010
License IssuedMar 28, 2002
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 28, 2002
Internal Correction AppliedFeb 20, 2002
Internal Correction AppliedFeb 20, 2002

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Turino, Sean EFiled Mar 14, 2002
Not awardedFCC ↗
DOWDS, DOUGLAS LFiled Jan 29, 2002
DismissedFCC ↗
DOWDS, DOUGLAS LFiled Jan 28, 2002
DismissedFCC ↗
DOWDS, DOUGLAS LFiled Jan 24, 2002

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Dismissed

DOWDS, DOUGLAS LFiled Jan 23, 2002

Not awardedFCC ↗

DOWDS, DOUGLAS LFiled Jan 22, 2002

WithdrawnFCC ↗

W6HB FCC Vanity Status: 6 Competing Applications & History