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W9KRF

Available1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderSHELHAMER, JOHN D

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationBARRINGTON, IL

Grant DateNov 24, 1997

Expiration DateNov 24, 2007

Cancellation DateNov 25, 2009

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W9KRF

Available1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderSHELHAMER, JOHN D

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationBARRINGTON, IL

Grant DateNov 24, 1997

Expiration DateNov 24, 2007

Cancellation DateNov 25, 2009

Available for ApplicationsNov 25, 2009

W9KRF is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SHELHAMER, JOHN D in BARRINGTON, 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 BURNS, LINDA G on Feb 3, 2010. W9KRF has 1 recorded FCC license history event.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 38 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine Kilo Romeo Foxtrot

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

This callsign is available now

Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).

License History

License ExpiredNov 25, 2009

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

BURNS, LINDA GFiled Feb 3, 2010
Not awardedFCC ↗

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W9KRF FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History