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WA8AQS

Active2x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderGIBBS, MATTHEW T

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationCHICAGO, IL

Grant DateNov 21, 2018

Expiration DateNov 25, 2028

WA8AQS is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by GIBBS, MATTHEW T in CHICAGO, 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 Gibbs, Matthew T on Nov 5, 2008. WA8AQS has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 39 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Alpha Eight Alpha Quebec Sierra

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

License RenewedNov 21, 2018
License ModifiedSep 14, 2015
Administrative Update AppliedOct 18, 2013
Administrative Update AppliedNov 5, 2010
License IssuedNov 25, 2008
Vanity Callsign GrantedNov 25, 2008

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Gibbs, Matthew TFiled Nov 5, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

WA8AQS FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History