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W9SAR

Active1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSHEARER, DAVID F

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationHILO, HI

Grant DateFeb 22, 2017

Expiration DateMar 30, 2027

W9SAR is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SHEARER, DAVID F in HILO, HI. 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 Brown, Cheryl on Jun 27, 2012. W9SAR has 9 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 32 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine Sierra Alpha Romeo

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

License ModifiedMar 9, 2026
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 15, 2023
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 15, 2023
License RenewedFeb 22, 2017
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 30, 2007
License IssuedMar 30, 2007
License CanceledJun 8, 2004
Administrative Update AppliedJun 3, 2004
License ModifiedJul 26, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Brown, CherylFiled Jun 27, 2012
DismissedFCC ↗
Wiser, Robert GFiled Apr 14, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗
Reutter, Scott AFiled Mar 12, 2007
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W9SAR FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History