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W8IKO

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderObenshain, Ian

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationPeebles, OH

Grant DateMay 19, 2020

Expiration DateMay 19, 2030

W8IKO is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Obenshain, Ian in Peebles, 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 Obenshain, Ian on Apr 30, 2020. W8IKO has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 36 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight India Kilo Oscar

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License ModifiedJul 23, 2021
License IssuedMay 19, 2020
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 19, 2020
License ExpiredSep 29, 2009

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Obenshain, IanFiled Apr 30, 2020
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W8IKO FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History