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W9WS

Active1x2District 9

Competitive callsign — 6 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderRadke, Richard A

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationBalsam Lake, WI

Grant DateMar 29, 2025

Expiration DateFeb 25, 2035

W9WS is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Radke, Richard A in Balsam Lake, WI. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 6 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Stanfill Jr, Wayne A on Jun 7, 2022. W9WS has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 30 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine Whiskey Sierra

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedApr 17, 2025
Administrative Update AppliedApr 15, 2025
License RenewedMar 29, 2025
License RenewedDec 3, 2014
Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 25, 2005
License IssuedFeb 25, 2005
License CanceledDec 24, 2002
Administrative Update AppliedDec 5, 2002

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Stanfill Jr, Wayne AFiled Jun 7, 2022
DismissedFCC ↗
Radke, Richard AFiled Feb 7, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗
Richards, John OFiled Feb 7, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗
HEISTER, JOEL AFiled Feb 1, 2005

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Dismissed

Morgan, Travis EFiled Feb 1, 2005

DismissedFCC ↗

BRASWELL, WILLIAM PFiled Jan 24, 2005

Not awardedFCC ↗

W9WS FCC Vanity Status: 6 Competing Applications & History