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W8CW

Active1x2District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderHerro, John J

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationCincinnati, OH

Grant DateOct 4, 2016

Expiration DateDec 30, 2026

W8CW is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Herro, John J in Cincinnati, 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 BLAU, MARK E on Nov 23, 2010. W8CW has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Charlie Whiskey

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedOct 4, 2016
Administrative Update AppliedJun 18, 2009
License RenewedNov 30, 2006
Administrative Update AppliedOct 28, 2003

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

BLAU, MARK EFiled Nov 23, 2010
DismissedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W8CW FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History