W8CFO
Active1x3District 8
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderHINKLE, CHARLES W
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationCOLUMBUS, OH
Grant DateAug 3, 2021
Expiration DateOct 8, 2031
W8CFO is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by HINKLE, CHARLES W in COLUMBUS, OH. 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 AMMERMAN, SARAH L on Nov 19, 2025. W8CFO has 5 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 41 units(Heavy (slower to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Eight Charlie Foxtrot Oscar
Readability: 8/10(High readability)
License History
- License RenewedAug 3, 2021
- Administrative Update AppliedJan 21, 2015
- License RenewedJul 19, 2011
- License ModifiedJun 23, 2003
- License RenewedJul 20, 2001
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- AMMERMAN, SARAH LFiled Nov 19, 2025DismissedFCC ↗