W8RKL
Available1x3District 8
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderPAINE IV, HOWARD E
License ClassTechnician
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationSAN DIEGO, CA
Grant DateJan 31, 1997
Expiration DateJan 31, 2007
Cancellation DateMay 4, 2001
Available for ApplicationsMay 5, 2003
W8RKL is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by PAINE IV, HOWARD E in SAN DIEGO, CA. 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 Leneve, Richard on Aug 10, 2026. W8RKL has 3 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 36 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Eight Romeo Kilo Lima
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
- Internal Correction AppliedJul 2, 2001
- Internal Correction AppliedJul 2, 2001
- License ModifiedMay 26, 2000
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- Leneve, RichardFiled Aug 10, 2026Not awardedFCC ↗