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W8WQS

Active1x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderCrites, Leanne M

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationHoward City, MI

Grant DateMar 4, 2017

Expiration DateMar 4, 2027

W8WQS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Crites, Leanne M in Howard City, MI. 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 HAND, JODY J on Feb 14, 2017. W8WQS has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 38 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Eight Whiskey Quebec Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License IssuedMar 4, 2017
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 4, 2017
Internal Correction AppliedFeb 2, 2017
Internal Correction AppliedFeb 2, 2017
License RenewedMar 6, 2013
Administrative Update AppliedMar 19, 2004
License RenewedDec 17, 2002
License ModifiedJun 7, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

HAND, JODY JFiled Feb 14, 2017
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W8WQS FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History