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W9WSX

Expired1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderPOWELL, WILLIAM R

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationCOLONA, IL

Grant DateJan 16, 2016

Expiration DateJan 16, 2026

Available for ApplicationsJan 17, 2028

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W9WSX

Expired1x3District 9

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderPOWELL, WILLIAM R

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationCOLONA, IL

Grant DateJan 16, 2016

Expiration DateJan 16, 2026

Available for ApplicationsJan 17, 2028

W9WSX is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by POWELL, WILLIAM R in COLONA, IL. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 1 vanity application filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by POWELL, WILLIAM R on Dec 29, 2015. W9WSX has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

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Morse Code

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CW Weight: 38 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine Whiskey Sierra X-ray

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

Available Jan 17, 2028 (555 days remaining)

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

License History

Administrative Update AppliedMar 11, 2016
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 5, 2016
License IssuedJan 16, 2016
Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 16, 2016

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

POWELL, WILLIAM RFiled Dec 29, 2015
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W9WSX FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History