W8IDA
Cancelled1x3District 8
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderBowles, Jeffrey
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationBlacklick, OH
Grant DateJul 12, 2014
Cancellation DateSep 6, 2024
Available for ApplicationsSep 7, 2026
W8IDA is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Bowles, Jeffrey in Blacklick, 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 Bowles, Jeff on Aug 23, 2004. W8IDA has 8 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 29 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Eight India Delta Alpha
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
Available Sep 7, 2026 (4 days remaining)
Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).
License History
- License CanceledSep 6, 2024
- Administrative Update AppliedOct 10, 2019
- Administrative Update AppliedMar 27, 2018
- License RenewedJul 12, 2014
- Administrative Update AppliedMay 1, 2013
- License ModifiedMay 21, 2007
- License IssuedSep 10, 2004
- Vanity Callsign GrantedSep 10, 2004
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- Bowles, JeffFiled Aug 23, 2004Not awardedFCC ↗