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WA8IHW

Active2x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderWRIGHT, JACK L

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationHays, NC

Grant DateJul 12, 2016

Expiration DateAug 15, 2026

WA8IHW is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by WRIGHT, JACK L in Hays, NC. 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 Blackert III, William J on Jul 26, 2006. WA8IHW has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 35 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Alpha Eight India Hotel Whiskey

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

License RenewedJul 12, 2016
Administrative Update AppliedJan 7, 2016
Administrative Update AppliedNov 10, 2007
License ModifiedMar 12, 2007
Vanity Callsign GrantedAug 15, 2006
License IssuedAug 15, 2006
License ExpiredSep 10, 1999

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Blackert III, William JFiled Jul 26, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗
WRIGHT, JACK LFiled Jul 26, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

WA8IHW FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History