WA8WVA
Active2x3District 8
Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderSampson, Sherman J
License ClassGeneral
Min. Class RequiredTechnician
LocationSpencer, WV
Grant DateMay 1, 2020
Expiration DateMay 1, 2030
WA8WVA is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Sampson, Sherman J in Spencer, 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 Sampson, Sherman J on Apr 13, 2020. WA8WVA has 20 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 39 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Alpha Eight Whiskey Victor Alpha
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
License History
- Administrative Update AppliedFeb 18, 2026
- Administrative Update AppliedFeb 18, 2026
- Administrative Update AppliedAug 4, 2020
- Administrative Update AppliedJun 5, 2020
- Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 1, 2020
- License IssuedMay 1, 2020
- License CanceledMar 12, 2019
- Administrative Update AppliedFeb 26, 2019
- Administrative Update AppliedFeb 26, 2019
- Authorization PrintedDec 13, 2018
- Reference Copy Duplicate RequestedDec 12, 2018
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.