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W9ABE

Active1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderHAWTHORNE, RICHARD E

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationNEW BERLIN, WI

Grant DateMay 20, 2023

Expiration DateMay 20, 2033

W9ABE is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by HAWTHORNE, RICHARD E in NEW BERLIN, WI. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Hawthorne, Richard E on May 2, 2023. W9ABE has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 31 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine Alpha Bravo Echo

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License ModifiedApr 29, 2024
License IssuedMay 20, 2023
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 20, 2023
License ExpiredMar 24, 2023
License RenewedDec 31, 2010
License IssuedMar 23, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Hawthorne, Richard EFiled May 2, 2023
Not awardedFCC ↗
Eady, AllenFiled Jul 3, 2018
Not awardedFCC ↗
MARINUS, GENE KFiled Mar 5, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
WEBBER, WALTER FFiled Mar 5, 2001

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

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W9ABE FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History