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W8OWL

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderLemanek, Robert J

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationAllen Park, MI

Grant DateSep 7, 2023

Expiration DateNov 29, 2033

W8OWL is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Lemanek, Robert J in Allen Park, MI. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 3 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Best Jr, Robert on Nov 16, 2022. W8OWL has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 40 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Oscar Whiskey Lima

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedSep 7, 2023
License RenewedSep 6, 2013
License IssuedNov 29, 2003
Vanity Callsign GrantedNov 29, 2003

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Best Jr, RobertFiled Nov 16, 2022
DismissedFCC ↗
Masse, James EFiled Apr 11, 2016
Not awardedFCC ↗
Lemanek, Robert JFiled Nov 10, 2003
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W8OWL FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History