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W9MRB

Active1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderBartell, Michael R

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationChicago, IL

Grant DateFeb 1, 2022

Expiration DateApr 13, 2032

W9MRB is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Bartell, Michael R in Chicago, IL. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Banks, Frederick M on Jun 17, 2013. W9MRB has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 37 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine Mike Romeo Bravo

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedFeb 1, 2022
License ModifiedJul 12, 2013
License IssuedApr 13, 2012
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 13, 2012
License ExpiredOct 21, 1999

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Banks, Frederick MFiled Jun 17, 2013
DismissedFCC ↗
Bartell, Michael RFiled Mar 26, 2012
Not awardedFCC ↗
BLANKENSHIP, DAVID LFiled Dec 8, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗
Bishop, Michael RFiled Aug 1, 2005

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

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W9MRB FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History