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W9IBU

Active1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderYoung, John R

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationPrinceton, IL

Grant DateJun 19, 2025

Expiration DateSep 13, 2035

W9IBU is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Young, John R in Princeton, IL. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 2 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Pineda, Dianet on Aug 24, 2005. W9IBU has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine India Bravo Uniform

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

License RenewedJun 19, 2025
License RenewedJun 17, 2015
License ModifiedNov 16, 2005
License IssuedSep 13, 2005
Vanity Callsign GrantedSep 13, 2005

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Pineda, DianetFiled Aug 24, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗
YOUNG, JOHN RFiled Aug 24, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗

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W9IBU FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History