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W9PKQ

Active1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderFortner, Thomas E

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationChicago, IL

Grant DateApr 19, 2019

Expiration DateApr 19, 2029

W9PKQ is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Fortner, Thomas E in Chicago, 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 Fortner, Thomas E on Apr 1, 2019. W9PKQ has 2 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 45 units(Heavy (slower to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine Papa Kilo Quebec

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License IssuedApr 19, 2019
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 19, 2019

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Fortner, Thomas EFiled Apr 1, 2019
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

W9PKQ FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History