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W8KWA

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderJohnston III, Charles W

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationGrove City, OH

Grant DateFeb 23, 2018

Expiration DateMay 17, 2028

W8KWA is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Johnston III, Charles W in Grove City, 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 Johnston III, Charles W on Apr 29, 2008. W8KWA has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 36 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Kilo Whiskey Alpha

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedFeb 23, 2018
License ModifiedNov 24, 2008
License IssuedMay 17, 2008
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 17, 2008
License CanceledFeb 24, 2004
License RenewedJan 8, 2004
Administrative Update AppliedJan 15, 2003

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Johnston III, Charles WFiled Apr 29, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W8KWA FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History