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W8ARL

Expired1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderMC UMBER, WILLIAM E

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRIVES JUNCTION, MI

Grant DateJul 13, 2016

Expiration DateAug 13, 2026

Available for ApplicationsAug 14, 2028

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W8ARL

Expired1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderMC UMBER, WILLIAM E

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRIVES JUNCTION, MI

Grant DateJul 13, 2016

Expiration DateAug 13, 2026

Available for ApplicationsAug 14, 2028

W8ARL is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by MC UMBER, WILLIAM E in RIVES JUNCTION, MI. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 1 vanity application filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by SWITZER, RICHARD C on Apr 17, 2002. W8ARL has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

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Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Alpha Romeo Lima

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

Available Aug 14, 2028 (710 days remaining)

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

License History

License RenewedJul 13, 2016
License RenewedJul 27, 2006
FRN Association Email SentJul 21, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

SWITZER, RICHARD CFiled Apr 17, 2002
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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W8ARL FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History