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W8RAF

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderFRIEND, RONALD A

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationHillsboro, OR

Grant DateNov 2, 2018

Expiration DateDec 30, 2028

W8RAF is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by FRIEND, RONALD A in Hillsboro, OR. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 1 vanity application filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Faust, Robert A on Dec 27, 2021. W8RAF has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Romeo Alpha Foxtrot

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedNov 2, 2018
Administrative Update AppliedOct 26, 2010
License RenewedDec 20, 2008
Administrative Update AppliedDec 19, 2008
License ModifiedNov 25, 2008

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Faust, Robert AFiled Dec 27, 2021
DismissedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W8RAF FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History