W8BV
Active1x2District 8
Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderSPARKS, RONALD L
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra
LocationPoca, WV
Grant DateMay 2, 2025
Expiration DateMay 2, 2035
W8BV is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SPARKS, RONALD L in Poca, WV. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Philipps, Wolfgang on Apr 12, 2005. W8BV has 12 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 30 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Eight Bravo Victor
Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)
License History
- License RenewedMay 2, 2025
- Administrative Update AppliedJan 7, 2025
- Administrative Update AppliedDec 9, 2021
- Administrative Update AppliedFeb 3, 2021
- License RenewedMar 12, 2015
- Administrative Update AppliedAug 31, 2009
- Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 23, 2005
- License IssuedApr 23, 2005
- Internal Correction AppliedMar 24, 2005
- Internal Correction AppliedMar 24, 2005
- Internal Correction AppliedMar 24, 2005
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.