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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.

Bloom, Jonathan EFiled Mar 15, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗
STRETCH, JOHN DFiled Mar 15, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

W9KHQ FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History