W8DX
Cancelled1x2District 8
Competitive callsign — 12 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderLAIDMAN, HARVEY S
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra
LocationSIMI VALLEY, CA
Grant DateJun 1, 2017
Cancellation DateJan 3, 2025
Available for ApplicationsJan 4, 2027
W8DX is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by LAIDMAN, HARVEY S in SIMI VALLEY, CA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 12 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Butler, John W on Sep 1, 2026. W8DX has 7 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 31 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Eight Delta X-ray
Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)
Available Jan 4, 2027 (123 days remaining)
Requires Amateur Extra license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x2).
License History
- Internal Correction AppliedMar 20, 2025
- Internal Correction AppliedMar 20, 2025
- Administrative Update AppliedNov 25, 2019
- License RenewedJun 1, 2017
- Administrative Update AppliedMar 2, 2017
- License RenewedJun 1, 2007
- License ModifiedDec 3, 2002
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.