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W8AER

Expired1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderMay II, Charles W

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationWytheville, VA

Grant DateDec 18, 2014

Expiration DateNov 16, 2024

Available for ApplicationsNov 17, 2026

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W8AER

Expired1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderMay II, Charles W

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationWytheville, VA

Grant DateDec 18, 2014

Expiration DateNov 16, 2024

Available for ApplicationsNov 17, 2026

W8AER is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by May II, Charles W in Wytheville, VA. 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 MAY II, CHARLES W on Oct 29, 2004. W8AER has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Alpha Echo Romeo

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

Available Nov 17, 2026 (74 days remaining)

Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).

License History

License RenewedDec 18, 2014
License ModifiedMar 3, 2005
License IssuedNov 16, 2004
Vanity Callsign GrantedNov 16, 2004
Internal Correction AppliedOct 29, 2004
Internal Correction AppliedOct 29, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

MAY II, CHARLES WFiled Oct 29, 2004
Not awardedFCC ↗
THOMPSON, CHAD AFiled Oct 29, 2004
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W8AER FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History