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W9DES

Active1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 7 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderShelton Jr, Douglas E

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationHolland, IN

Grant DateOct 18, 2016

Expiration DateOct 18, 2026

W9DES is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Shelton Jr, Douglas E in Holland, IN. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 7 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Shelton Jr, Douglas E on Sep 28, 2016. W9DES has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 29 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine Delta Echo Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedMay 11, 2021
License IssuedOct 18, 2016
Vanity Callsign GrantedOct 18, 2016
License ExpiredOct 7, 1999

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Shelton Jr, Douglas EFiled Sep 28, 2016
Not awardedFCC ↗
SPADE, DONALD EFiled Feb 10, 2012
Not awardedFCC ↗
Stewart, Dougley EFiled Dec 3, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗
Phillips, Nancy AFiled Jun 23, 2005

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SCHALL, DAVID EFiled Jun 23, 2005

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BARTO, BRENT LFiled Jan 10, 2000

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DOUGLAS SCHOOL AMATEUR RADIO CLUBFiled Jan 10, 2000

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W9DES FCC Vanity Status: 7 Competing Applications & History