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WA1ES

Active2x2District 1

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderBUTLER, IAN P

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationGaithersburg, MD

Grant DateJun 19, 2018

Expiration DateJun 19, 2028

WA1ES is a highly sought-after 2x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by BUTLER, IAN P in Gaithersburg, MD. 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 BUTLER, IAN P on May 30, 2018. WA1ES has 2 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 28 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Alpha One Echo Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License IssuedJun 19, 2018
Vanity Callsign GrantedJun 19, 2018

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

BUTLER, IAN PFiled May 30, 2018
Not awardedFCC ↗

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WA1ES FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History