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W8DXD

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderNICHOLSON, DAVID D

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationCLARKSBURG, WV

Grant DateNov 3, 2020

Expiration DateJan 11, 2031

W8DXD is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by NICHOLSON, DAVID D in CLARKSBURG, WV. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 3 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Nicholson, David D on Dec 23, 2010. W8DXD has 9 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 36 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Delta X-ray Delta

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedNov 3, 2020
Administrative Update AppliedJul 15, 2017
License ModifiedJun 26, 2013
Authorization PrintedFeb 1, 2011
Internal Correction AppliedJan 31, 2011
Internal Duplicate RequestedJan 31, 2011
Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 11, 2011
License IssuedJan 11, 2011
License ExpiredJan 4, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Nicholson, David DFiled Dec 23, 2010
Not awardedFCC ↗
Peel Jr, Joseph CFiled Jan 18, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗
SAMPLE, JERRY WFiled Jan 18, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W8DXD FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History