WA8BOB
Available2x3District 8
Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderRAGLAND, GERALD L
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredTechnician
LocationFRANKLIN, OH
Grant DateJul 30, 2013
Expiration DateOct 26, 2023
Cancellation DateDec 23, 2017
Available for ApplicationsDec 24, 2019
WA8BOB is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by RAGLAND, GERALD L in FRANKLIN, OH. 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 FORNAL, ROBERT A on May 21, 2025. WA8BOB has 6 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 43 units(Heavy (slower to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Alpha Eight Bravo Oscar Bravo
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
This callsign is available now
Requires Technician license or higher to apply for this callsign format (2x3).
License History
- License CanceledDec 23, 2017
- Authorization PrintedNov 17, 2017
- Reference Copy Duplicate RequestedNov 16, 2017
- License RenewedJul 30, 2013
- License RenewedAug 1, 2003
- License ModifiedMay 24, 2000
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.