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W8RQ

Expired1x2District 8

Competitive callsign — 10 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSmallwood, Michael A

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationOkemos, MI

Grant DateFeb 9, 2016

Expiration DateFeb 11, 2026

Available for ApplicationsFeb 12, 2028

W8RQ is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Smallwood, Michael A in Okemos, MI. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 10 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Smallwood, Michael A on Jan 24, 2006. W8RQ has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Romeo Quebec

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

Available Feb 12, 2028 (526 days remaining)

Requires Amateur Extra license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x2).

License History

Administrative Update AppliedJan 3, 2024
License RenewedFeb 9, 2016
Administrative Update AppliedNov 24, 2012
Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 11, 2006
License IssuedFeb 11, 2006
Internal Correction AppliedAug 17, 2005
Internal Correction AppliedAug 17, 2005

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Smallwood, Michael AFiled Jan 24, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗
EHRLICHER, ANDREW RFiled Jan 17, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗
Haines, RayFiled Jan 17, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗
Mason, John TFiled Nov 22, 2005

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

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Reinwald, Christopher JFiled Nov 22, 2005

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WARDEN, JOSEPH EFiled Nov 7, 2005

Not awardedFCC ↗

ANDERSON, SHERMAN JFiled Sep 20, 2005

Not awardedFCC ↗

Yost, David WFiled Sep 20, 2005

Not awardedFCC ↗

Monson, Gavin MFiled Aug 22, 2005

Not awardedFCC ↗

SWAIN, SCOTT PFiled Aug 22, 2005

Not awardedFCC ↗

W8RQ FCC Vanity Status: 10 Competing Applications & History