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W9RUS

Active1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderTHACKERY, RUSSELL L

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationDADE CITY, FL

Grant DateAug 4, 2021

Expiration DateOct 30, 2031

W9RUS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by THACKERY, RUSSELL L in DADE CITY, 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 THACKERY, RUSSELL L on Oct 10, 2001. W9RUS has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine Romeo Uniform Sierra

Readability: 6.5/10(Good readability)

License History

License RenewedAug 4, 2021
License RenewedOct 12, 2011
License ModifiedApr 21, 2008
License ModifiedFeb 19, 2002
License IssuedOct 30, 2001
Vanity Callsign GrantedOct 30, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

THACKERY, RUSSELL LFiled Oct 10, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
Carroll, Russell RFiled Jul 13, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
STEWART, SCOTT EFiled Jul 13, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

W9RUS FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History