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WA8LLY

Active2x3District 8

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderHowerton III, Walter S

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationRichwood, WV

Grant DateMar 26, 2019

Expiration DateMar 26, 2029

WA8LLY is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Howerton III, Walter S in Richwood, WV. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 3 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Howerton III, Walter S on Mar 6, 2019. WA8LLY has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 44 units(Heavy (slower to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Alpha Eight Lima Lima Yankee

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License IssuedMar 26, 2019
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 26, 2019
License ExpiredFeb 14, 2019
License IssuedFeb 13, 2007
Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 13, 2007

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Howerton III, Walter SFiled Mar 6, 2019
Not awardedFCC ↗
Howerton III, WalterFiled Feb 13, 2019
DismissedFCC ↗
Carpenter, Wally FFiled Jan 4, 2007
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

WA8LLY FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History