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W9NLK

Available1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSMITH, JAMES L

License ClassP

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSIOUX FALLS, SD

Grant DateApr 19, 1997

Expiration DateApr 19, 2007

Cancellation DateApr 21, 2009

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W9NLK

Available1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSMITH, JAMES L

License ClassP

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSIOUX FALLS, SD

Grant DateApr 19, 1997

Expiration DateApr 19, 2007

Cancellation DateApr 21, 2009

Available for ApplicationsApr 20, 2009

W9NLK is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SMITH, JAMES L in SIOUX FALLS, SD. 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 KNAPS III, NORMAN A on Feb 24, 2025. W9NLK has 1 recorded FCC license history event.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 37 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine November Lima Kilo

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 ExpiredApr 21, 2009

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

KNAPS III, NORMAN AFiled Feb 24, 2025
DismissedFCC ↗
KNAPS III, NORMAN AFiled Feb 24, 2025
DismissedFCC ↗

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W9NLK FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History