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W9GQK

Active1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderButts, Stephen E

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationQuincy, IL

Grant DateNov 5, 2019

Expiration DateNov 5, 2029

W9GQK is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Butts, Stephen E in Quincy, IL. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 1 vanity application filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Butts, Stephen E on Oct 17, 2019. W9GQK has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 44 units(Heavy (slower to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine Golf Quebec Kilo

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License IssuedNov 5, 2019
Vanity Callsign GrantedNov 5, 2019
License ExpiredMar 29, 2018
License RenewedFeb 7, 2006
FRN Association Letter SentFeb 7, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Butts, Stephen EFiled Oct 17, 2019
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W9GQK FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History