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W8RFI

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 7 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderOSTERWYK, JOSEPH P

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRoscommon, MI

Grant DateMay 16, 2024

Expiration DateMay 26, 2034

W8RFI is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by OSTERWYK, JOSEPH P in Roscommon, MI. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 7 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by OSTERWYK, JOSEPH P on May 6, 2004. W8RFI has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 31 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Romeo Foxtrot India

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

License RenewedMay 16, 2024
License RenewedFeb 28, 2014
License ModifiedOct 13, 2010
License IssuedMay 26, 2004
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 26, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

OSTERWYK, JOSEPH PFiled May 6, 2004
Not awardedFCC ↗
BISHOP JR, WILLIAM LFiled Sep 24, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
Smith, David CFiled Sep 24, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
BOSSERMAN, BRANDON LFiled Jan 16, 2001

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

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Peterson, Timothy AFiled Jan 16, 2001

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HEIN JR, JAMES RFiled Sep 26, 2000

Not awardedFCC ↗

Syms, Elizabeth EFiled Sep 26, 2000

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W8RFI FCC Vanity Status: 7 Competing Applications & History