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WA1WES

Active2x3District 1

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderMcDonald, James W

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationKenmore, WA

Grant DateJun 12, 2018

Expiration DateJun 12, 2028

WA1WES is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by McDonald, James W in Kenmore, WA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 2 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by McDonald, James W on May 25, 2018. WA1WES has 2 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 35 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Alpha One Whiskey Echo Sierra

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

License IssuedJun 12, 2018
Vanity Callsign GrantedJun 12, 2018

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

McDonald, James WFiled May 25, 2018
Not awardedFCC ↗
Westerly Amateur Radio TeamFiled Mar 21, 2011
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

WA1WES FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History