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WB3NSW

Expired2x3District 3

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderPLACE, RICHARD A

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationCANANDAIGUA, NY

Grant DateApr 9, 2016

Expiration DateApr 9, 2026

Available for ApplicationsApr 10, 2028

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WB3NSW

Expired2x3District 3

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderPLACE, RICHARD A

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredTechnician

LocationCANANDAIGUA, NY

Grant DateApr 9, 2016

Expiration DateApr 9, 2026

Available for ApplicationsApr 10, 2028

WB3NSW is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by PLACE, RICHARD A in CANANDAIGUA, NY. 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 SWENSON, BEN on Mar 22, 2016. WB3NSW has 2 recorded FCC license history events.

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Morse Code

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CW Weight: 36 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Bravo Three November Sierra Whiskey

Readability: 6.5/10(Good readability)

Available Apr 10, 2028 (640 days remaining)

Requires Technician license or higher to apply for this callsign format (2x3).

License History

License IssuedApr 9, 2016
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 9, 2016

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

SWENSON, BENFiled Mar 22, 2016
Not awardedFCC ↗

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WB3NSW FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History