W9KHQ
Active1x3District 9
Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderSTRETCH, JOHN D
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationHILLSBORO, IL
Grant DateApr 11, 2026
Expiration DateApr 4, 2036
W9KHQ is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by STRETCH, JOHN D in HILLSBORO, 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 Bloom, Jonathan E on Mar 15, 2006. W9KHQ has 9 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 41 units(Heavy (slower to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Nine Kilo Hotel Quebec
Readability: 8/10(High readability)
License History
- License RenewedApr 11, 2026
- License RenewedMar 29, 2016
- License ModifiedApr 10, 2008
- License ModifiedMar 9, 2007
- Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 4, 2006
- License IssuedApr 4, 2006
- Internal Correction AppliedMar 15, 2006
- Internal Correction AppliedMar 15, 2006
- License RenewedMay 20, 2004
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.