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W8KAN

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderBumpus, Winston J

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRedwood City, CA

Grant DateJul 11, 2023

Expiration DateJul 11, 2033

W8KAN is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Bumpus, Winston J in Redwood City, CA. 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 HALLIWILL, DEREK M on Jun 21, 2023. W8KAN has 9 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Kilo Alpha November

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Vanity Callsign GrantedJul 11, 2023
License IssuedJul 11, 2023
Internal Correction AppliedJul 23, 2019
Internal Correction AppliedJul 23, 2019
Authorization PrintedSep 11, 2018
Reference Copy Duplicate RequestedSep 10, 2018
License RenewedJun 13, 2017
Tax ID (TIN) AddedJun 7, 2007
License RenewedJun 7, 2007

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

HALLIWILL, DEREK MFiled Jun 21, 2023
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W8KAN FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History