W8ZL
Active1x2District 8
Competitive callsign — 11 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderDavison, John C
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra
LocationFarmdale, OH
Grant DateJan 17, 2026
Expiration DateFeb 4, 2036
W8ZL is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Davison, John C in Farmdale, OH. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 11 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Litteral, Zachary D on Jun 26, 2017. W8ZL has 8 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 32 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Eight Zulu Lima
Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)
License History
- License RenewedJan 17, 2026
- Authorization PrintedOct 23, 2020
- Reference Copy Duplicate RequestedOct 22, 2020
- License RenewedDec 23, 2015
- Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 4, 2006
- License IssuedFeb 4, 2006
- Internal Correction AppliedAug 17, 2005
- Internal Correction AppliedAug 17, 2005
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.