W8WS
Cancelled1x2District 8
Competitive callsign — 14 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderBURDEN JR, JOHN R
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra
LocationLovettsville, VA
Grant DateJan 28, 2022
Cancellation DateOct 20, 2026
Available for ApplicationsOct 21, 2028
W8WS is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by BURDEN JR, JOHN R in Lovettsville, VA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 14 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Knudsen, Christopher A on Jan 10, 2022. W8WS has 11 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 28 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Eight Whiskey Sierra
Readability: 8/10(High readability)
Available Oct 21, 2028 (727 days remaining)
Requires Amateur Extra license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x2).
License History
- License CanceledOct 20, 2026
- Administrative Update AppliedSep 8, 2023
- Administrative Update AppliedJul 1, 2023
- Administrative Update AppliedJan 6, 2023
- Administrative Update AppliedJan 4, 2023
- Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 28, 2022
- License IssuedJan 28, 2022
- License ExpiredJan 11, 2022
- License RenewedDec 24, 2009
- Administrative Update AppliedDec 13, 2003
- License RenewedJan 7, 2000
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.