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W9RIP

Available1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 5 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderLOUNSBERRY, ELMER M

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationBremerton, WA

Grant DateAug 17, 2004

Expiration DateAug 17, 2014

Cancellation DateAug 18, 2016

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W9RIP

Available1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 5 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderLOUNSBERRY, ELMER M

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationBremerton, WA

Grant DateAug 17, 2004

Expiration DateAug 17, 2014

Cancellation DateAug 18, 2016

Available for ApplicationsAug 18, 2016

W9RIP is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by LOUNSBERRY, ELMER M in Bremerton, WA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 5 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by TREMPER, LEISA K on Apr 1, 2025. W9RIP has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 35 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine Romeo India Papa

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 ExpiredAug 18, 2016
License IssuedAug 17, 2004
Vanity Callsign GrantedAug 17, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

TREMPER, LEISA KFiled Apr 1, 2025
Not awardedFCC ↗
Sellers Jr, Robert LFiled May 31, 2023
Not awardedFCC ↗
Morgan, Donald FFiled Apr 11, 2019
Not awardedFCC ↗
LOUNSBERRY, ELMER MFiled Jul 29, 2004

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

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W9RIP FCC Vanity Status: 5 Competing Applications & History