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W8NFR

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSTRANG, JAMES M

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSouth Milwaukee, WI

Grant DateAug 19, 2020

Expiration DateOct 16, 2030

W8NFR is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by STRANG, JAMES M in South Milwaukee, WI. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by STRANG, JAMES M on Sep 28, 2010. W8NFR has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight November Foxtrot Romeo

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedAug 19, 2025
Administrative Update AppliedApr 13, 2023
License RenewedAug 19, 2020
Administrative Update AppliedJun 4, 2019
Vanity Callsign GrantedOct 16, 2010
License IssuedOct 16, 2010
License ExpiredAug 20, 2010
License ModifiedJan 27, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

STRANG, JAMES MFiled Sep 28, 2010
Not awardedFCC ↗
STRANG, JAMES MFiled Jan 11, 2010
DismissedFCC ↗
STRANG, JAMES MFiled Jul 21, 2009
DismissedFCC ↗
STRANG, JAMES MFiled Aug 4, 2008

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W8NFR FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History