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W8AY

Active1x2District 8

Competitive callsign — 6 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSharunin, Pavel A

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationBEDFORD, NH

Grant DateMar 7, 2024

Expiration DateApr 20, 2034

W8AY is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Sharunin, Pavel A in BEDFORD, NH. 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 DRESSLER, WILLIAM C on Apr 12, 2007. W8AY has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 32 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Alpha Yankee

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedApr 4, 2024
Administrative Update AppliedMar 22, 2024
License RenewedMar 7, 2024
License RenewedFeb 19, 2014
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 20, 2004
License IssuedApr 20, 2004
Internal Correction AppliedMar 29, 2004
Internal Correction AppliedMar 29, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

DRESSLER, WILLIAM CFiled Apr 12, 2007
DismissedFCC ↗
UECKER, OTTO AFiled Apr 6, 2004
DismissedFCC ↗
Neal, Jack KFiled Apr 6, 2004
Not awardedFCC ↗
Sharunin, Pavel AFiled Mar 31, 2004

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POTRYKUS, GARTH HFiled Jun 12, 2002

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LUDWIG, GARY LFiled May 21, 2002

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W8AY FCC Vanity Status: 6 Competing Applications & History