WB8LES
Available2x3District 8
Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderBENSON, LES B
License ClassGeneral
Min. Class RequiredTechnician
LocationINVERNESS, FL
Grant DateJan 13, 2021
Expiration DateApr 9, 2031
Cancellation DateFeb 17, 2023
Available for ApplicationsFeb 18, 2025
WB8LES is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by BENSON, LES B in INVERNESS, FL. 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 BUCHHOLZ, LESLIE on Nov 21, 2025. WB8LES has 15 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 34 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Bravo Eight Lima Echo Sierra
Readability: 7/10(Good readability)
This callsign is available now
Requires Technician license or higher to apply for this callsign format (2x3).
License History
- License CanceledFeb 17, 2023
- Administrative Update AppliedJan 12, 2023
- License RenewedJan 13, 2021
- Administrative Update AppliedDec 28, 2019
- Administrative Update AppliedNov 23, 2019
- Administrative Update AppliedNov 16, 2019
- Administrative Update AppliedNov 16, 2019
- Administrative Update AppliedMar 9, 2017
- Administrative Update AppliedJul 12, 2016
- Authorization PrintedAug 17, 2011
- Internal Correction AppliedAug 16, 2011
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.