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W8PLR

Available1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSHORTEN, H GRANT

License ClassAdvanced

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationCARLSBAD, CA

Grant DateJan 9, 1998

Expiration DateJan 9, 2008

Cancellation DateJan 21, 2005

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W8PLR

Available1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSHORTEN, H GRANT

License ClassAdvanced

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationCARLSBAD, CA

Grant DateJan 9, 1998

Expiration DateJan 9, 2008

Cancellation DateJan 21, 2005

Available for ApplicationsJan 22, 2007

W8PLR is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SHORTEN, H GRANT in CARLSBAD, CA. 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 Brown, Robert G on Mar 20, 2024. W8PLR has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 37 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Papa Lima Romeo

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 CanceledJan 21, 2005
Administrative Update AppliedSep 21, 2004
Administrative Update AppliedSep 16, 2004
Tax ID (TIN) AddedAug 2, 2001
Administrative Update AppliedAug 2, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Brown, Robert GFiled Mar 20, 2024
Not awardedFCC ↗
Cascone, PasqualeFiled Dec 11, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗

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W8PLR FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History