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W8KDS

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderGutierrez, Lance I

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationShepherd, MT

Grant DateJan 13, 2024

Expiration DateJan 13, 2034

W8KDS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Gutierrez, Lance I in Shepherd, MT. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 2 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Gutierrez, Lance I on Dec 26, 2023. W8KDS has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Kilo Delta Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License ModifiedFeb 20, 2024
License IssuedJan 13, 2024
Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 13, 2024
License ExpiredJun 10, 2021
Tax ID (TIN) AddedJun 9, 2009
License RenewedJun 9, 2009

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Gutierrez, Lance IFiled Dec 26, 2023
Not awardedFCC ↗
Smith, DanaFiled Oct 16, 2023
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W8KDS FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History