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W8BBQ

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderLUDWICK SR, MARK A

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationELLSWORTH, OH

Grant DateJul 24, 2019

Expiration DateOct 2, 2029

W8BBQ is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by LUDWICK SR, MARK A in ELLSWORTH, OH. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 3 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Franklin Jr, Willie C on Sep 14, 2009. W8BBQ has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 40 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Bravo Bravo Quebec

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedNov 26, 2025
License RenewedJul 24, 2019
Administrative Update AppliedApr 22, 2015
License ModifiedFeb 23, 2010
License IssuedOct 2, 2009
Vanity Callsign GrantedOct 2, 2009

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Franklin Jr, Willie CFiled Sep 14, 2009
Not awardedFCC ↗
Ludwick Sr, Mark AFiled Sep 14, 2009
Not awardedFCC ↗
Wong, Waldon WFiled Jan 13, 2009
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W8BBQ FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History