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W9KIM

Active1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 5 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderFrench Jr, Richard E

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRochester, IL

Grant DateNov 30, 2019

Expiration DateNov 30, 2029

W9KIM is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by French Jr, Richard E in Rochester, IL. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 5 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by French Jr, Richard E on Nov 12, 2019. W9KIM has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 35 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine Kilo India Mike

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedNov 21, 2020
License IssuedNov 30, 2019
Vanity Callsign GrantedNov 30, 2019
License ExpiredAug 18, 2016
License IssuedAug 17, 2004
Vanity Callsign GrantedAug 17, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

French Jr, Richard EFiled Nov 12, 2019
Not awardedFCC ↗
McDonald, John KFiled Sep 24, 2007
Not awardedFCC ↗
ALLEN, DAVIDFiled Jul 28, 2004
DismissedFCC ↗
Burgess, Kimberly SFiled Jul 28, 2004

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Dismissed

Burgess, Kimberly SFiled Jul 28, 2004

Not awardedFCC ↗

W9KIM FCC Vanity Status: 5 Competing Applications & History