W8BQD
Expired1x3District 8
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderRickerd, Richard D
License ClassTechnician
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationPittsburg, CA
Grant DateJan 16, 2016
Expiration DateJan 16, 2026
Available for ApplicationsJan 17, 2028
W8BQD is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Rickerd, Richard D in Pittsburg, CA. 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 Rickerd, Richard D on Dec 29, 2015. W8BQD has 6 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 39 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Eight Bravo Quebec Delta
Readability: 8/10(High readability)
Available Jan 17, 2028 (500 days remaining)
Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).
License History
- License IssuedJan 16, 2016
- Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 16, 2016
- Internal Correction AppliedDec 28, 2015
- Internal Correction AppliedDec 28, 2015
- License RenewedFeb 22, 2005
- License ModifiedSep 19, 2000
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- Rickerd, Richard DFiled Dec 29, 2015Not awardedFCC ↗