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W8PAU

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderMinghetti, Melissa M

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationCincinnati, OH

Grant DateOct 14, 2020

Expiration DateOct 14, 2030

W8PAU is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Minghetti, Melissa M in Cincinnati, OH. 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 Minghetti, Melissa M on Sep 25, 2020. W8PAU has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 35 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Papa Alpha Uniform

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedJul 12, 2022
License IssuedOct 14, 2020
Vanity Callsign GrantedOct 14, 2020
License ExpiredMar 27, 2014
License IssuedMar 26, 2002
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 26, 2002
Internal Correction AppliedJan 16, 2002
Internal Correction AppliedJan 16, 2002

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Minghetti, Melissa MFiled Sep 25, 2020
Not awardedFCC ↗
AMBIL, ORLANDO MFiled Jan 10, 2002
Not awardedFCC ↗
BOAS, THERESE DFiled Jan 10, 2002
Not awardedFCC ↗
BOAS, THERESE DFiled Nov 19, 2001

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

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W8PAU FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History