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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.

Applebey, Ronald FFiled Sep 30, 2014
Not awardedFCC ↗
WHITNEY, EDWARD LFiled Nov 29, 2010
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W8RFA FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History