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W8PDS

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderHAAS, GERALD J

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationWEST CHESTER, OH

Grant DateJun 19, 2025

Expiration DateSep 15, 2035

W8PDS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by HAAS, GERALD J in WEST CHESTER, OH. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 2 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by HAAS, GERRY J on Aug 25, 2015. W8PDS has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 34 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Papa Delta Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJun 19, 2025
Administrative Update AppliedAug 2, 2023
License IssuedSep 15, 2015
Vanity Callsign GrantedSep 15, 2015

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

HAAS, GERRY JFiled Aug 25, 2015
Not awardedFCC ↗
Sudol, Frank DFiled Dec 30, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W8PDS FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History