W8WV
Active1x2District 8
Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderBALLARD, WARD E
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra
LocationCOTTAGE GROVE, OR
Grant DateAug 7, 2026
Expiration DateNov 4, 2036
W8WV is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by BALLARD, WARD E in COTTAGE GROVE, OR. 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 HUGHES, BASIL A on Mar 31, 2020. W8WV has 6 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 31 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Eight Whiskey Victor
Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)
License History
- License RenewedAug 7, 2026
- Administrative Update AppliedAug 6, 2026
- License RenewedAug 8, 2016
- Administrative Update AppliedAug 23, 2006
- License RenewedAug 10, 2006
- Administrative Update AppliedDec 28, 2002
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.