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W8INC

Available1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderDOUGHTY, JAMES E

License ClassAdvanced

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationDEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI

Grant DateSep 30, 2003

Expiration DateDec 28, 2013

Cancellation DateDec 29, 2015

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W8INC

Available1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderDOUGHTY, JAMES E

License ClassAdvanced

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationDEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI

Grant DateSep 30, 2003

Expiration DateDec 28, 2013

Cancellation DateDec 29, 2015

Available for ApplicationsDec 29, 2015

W8INC is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by DOUGHTY, JAMES E in DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI. 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 Hightower, David R on Jun 13, 2022. W8INC has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

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Morse Code

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CW Weight: 32 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight India November Charlie

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

This callsign is available now

Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).

License History

License ExpiredDec 29, 2015
Tax ID (TIN) AddedSep 30, 2003
License RenewedSep 30, 2003

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Hightower, David RFiled Jun 13, 2022
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W8INC FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History