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WF8L

Active2x1District 8

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSHANKS, BRUCE E

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationSun City West, AZ

Grant DateJul 3, 2020

Expiration DateJul 3, 2030

WF8L is a highly sought-after 2x1 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SHANKS, BRUCE E in Sun City West, AZ. 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 COX, ERIC M on May 11, 2000. WF8L has 9 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 30 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Foxtrot Eight Lima

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJul 3, 2020
Administrative Update AppliedSep 25, 2018
Administrative Update AppliedMay 24, 2016
Administrative Update AppliedJan 14, 2015
License RenewedMar 6, 2010
Administrative Update AppliedDec 21, 2002
Administrative Update AppliedOct 2, 2001
License IssuedMay 30, 2000
License ExpiredMay 11, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

COX, ERIC MFiled May 11, 2000
Not awardedFCC ↗
SHANKS, BRUCE EFiled May 11, 2000
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

WF8L FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History