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W8BQ

Active1x2District 8

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderBARONE, DOUGLAS P

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationFarmington, NM

Grant DateJul 19, 2024

Expiration DateSep 20, 2034

W8BQ is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by BARONE, DOUGLAS P in Farmington, NM. 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 ADKINS JR, ASA W on Aug 10, 2004. W8BQ has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 34 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Bravo Quebec

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJul 19, 2024
License RenewedSep 20, 2014
Administrative Update AppliedNov 3, 2006
Vanity Callsign GrantedAug 14, 2004
License IssuedAug 14, 2004
License CanceledJul 13, 2002
Administrative Update AppliedApr 24, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

ADKINS JR, ASA WFiled Aug 10, 2004
Not awardedFCC ↗
Long Jr, Arthur HFiled Jul 30, 2004
DismissedFCC ↗
Alexander, Gregg MFiled Jul 27, 2004
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W8BQ FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History