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W8KBM

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderKEATLEY, BRIAN A

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationBECKLEY, WV

Grant DateNov 20, 2024

Expiration DateDec 30, 2034

W8KBM is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by KEATLEY, BRIAN A in BECKLEY, WV. 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 KEATLEY, BRIAN A on Dec 8, 2014. W8KBM has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 37 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Kilo Bravo Mike

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedNov 20, 2024
Administrative Update AppliedJan 10, 2023
License ModifiedJan 30, 2019
Vanity Callsign GrantedDec 30, 2014
License IssuedDec 30, 2014
License ExpiredNov 5, 2013
Tax ID (TIN) AddedSep 24, 2001
License RenewedSep 24, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

KEATLEY, BRIAN AFiled Dec 8, 2014
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W8KBM FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History