W8RFA
Active1x3District 8
Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderKEIL, RICHARD N
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationRINGWOOD, NJ
Grant DateMar 19, 2026
Expiration DateOct 18, 2034
W8RFA is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by KEIL, RICHARD N in RINGWOOD, NJ. 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 Applebey, Ronald F on Sep 30, 2014. W8RFA has 10 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Eight Romeo Foxtrot Alpha
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
License History
- License RenewedMar 19, 2026
- Administrative Update AppliedSep 29, 2020
- Administrative Update AppliedMar 8, 2018
- License ModifiedOct 27, 2016
- Vanity Callsign GrantedOct 18, 2014
- License IssuedOct 18, 2014
- License ExpiredAug 4, 2009
- License ModifiedSep 7, 2005
- Administrative Update AppliedNov 12, 2004
- FRN Association Letter SentApr 19, 2004
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.