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W9BIG

Active1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSCHNUR, MICHAEL T

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRockford, IL

Grant DateJun 3, 2022

Expiration DateJul 13, 2032

W9BIG is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SCHNUR, MICHAEL T in Rockford, IL. 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 SCHNUR, MICHAEL T on Jun 25, 2012. W9BIG has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 35 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine Bravo India Golf

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedJun 30, 2026
License ModifiedJul 18, 2022
License RenewedJun 3, 2022
Administrative Update AppliedJul 10, 2013
Vanity Callsign GrantedJul 13, 2012
License IssuedJul 13, 2012
License ExpiredNov 18, 2009

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

SCHNUR, MICHAEL TFiled Jun 25, 2012
Not awardedFCC ↗
BAUGH-BUYS, ANTHONY NFiled Jan 3, 2007
DismissedFCC ↗
SCHLEE, RICHARD JFiled Jan 3, 2007
DismissedFCC ↗
SCHLEE, RICHARD JFiled Dec 20, 2006

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W9BIG FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History