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W9YC

Active1x2District 9

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSWANSON, GERALD E

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationPALATINE, IL

Grant DateJun 20, 2018

Expiration DateJul 29, 2028

W9YC is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SWANSON, GERALD E in PALATINE, IL. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Doggett, John A on Apr 7, 2023. W9YC has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 38 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Nine Yankee Charlie

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJun 20, 2018
License RenewedMay 15, 2008
FRN Association Email SentMay 14, 2008

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Doggett, John AFiled Apr 7, 2023
DismissedFCC ↗
Doggett, John AFiled Mar 13, 2023
DismissedFCC ↗
DOUGLAS, DENNIS RFiled Apr 26, 2000
Not awardedFCC ↗
ECKSTROM, JAMES DFiled Apr 26, 2000

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

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W9YC FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History