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W8PDN

Available1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSampson, Sherman J

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRittman, OH

Grant DateJul 26, 2011

Expiration DateJul 26, 2021

Cancellation DateApr 10, 2012

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W8PDN

Available1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSampson, Sherman J

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRittman, OH

Grant DateJul 26, 2011

Expiration DateJul 26, 2021

Cancellation DateApr 10, 2012

Available for ApplicationsApr 11, 2014

W8PDN is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Sampson, Sherman J in Rittman, OH. 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 Northup, Paul D on Mar 13, 2017. W8PDN has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 35 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Papa Delta November

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

This callsign is available now

Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).

License History

License CanceledApr 10, 2012
License IssuedJul 26, 2011
Vanity Callsign GrantedJul 26, 2011

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Northup, Paul DFiled Mar 13, 2017
Not awardedFCC ↗
Sampson, Sherman JFiled Aug 8, 2013
Not awardedFCC ↗
Sampson, Sherman JFiled Jul 7, 2011
Not awardedFCC ↗

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W8PDN FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History