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W9RDS

Available1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSTRATMAN, RICHARD D

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationLEESBURG, FL

Grant DateFeb 13, 2014

Expiration DateApr 10, 2024

Cancellation DateApr 11, 2026

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W9RDS

Available1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSTRATMAN, RICHARD D

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationLEESBURG, FL

Grant DateFeb 13, 2014

Expiration DateApr 10, 2024

Cancellation DateApr 11, 2026

Available for ApplicationsApr 11, 2026

W9RDS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by STRATMAN, RICHARD D in LEESBURG, FL. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 3 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by STRATMAN, RICHARD D on Mar 23, 2004. W9RDS has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine Romeo Delta Sierra

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

This callsign is available now

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

License History

License ExpiredApr 11, 2026
License RenewedFeb 13, 2014
Administrative Update AppliedOct 22, 2004
License IssuedApr 10, 2004
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 10, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

STRATMAN, RICHARD DFiled Mar 23, 2004
Not awardedFCC ↗
CHANCELLOR, JERRY DFiled Jun 9, 2000
Not awardedFCC ↗
STEIN, RODGER DFiled Jun 9, 2000
Not awardedFCC ↗

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W9RDS FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History