W8VID
Available1x3District 8
Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderBates, Charles E
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationFlorence, WI
Grant DateOct 19, 2010
Expiration DateOct 19, 2020
Cancellation DateOct 20, 2022
Available for ApplicationsOct 20, 2022
W8VID is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Bates, Charles E in Florence, WI. 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 Lane, Austin on May 21, 2026. W8VID has 12 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 31 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Eight Victor India Delta
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
- License ExpiredOct 20, 2022
- Administrative Update AppliedOct 17, 2018
- Administrative Update AppliedOct 30, 2015
- Administrative Update AppliedMay 5, 2015
- Administrative Update AppliedMay 5, 2015
- Administrative Update AppliedOct 30, 2012
- License ModifiedMay 29, 2012
- Vanity Callsign GrantedOct 19, 2010
- License IssuedOct 19, 2010
- License ExpiredAug 14, 2010
- FRN Association Letter SentApr 26, 2004
- Administrative Update Applied
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.