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WS8X

Active2x1District 8

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderBARNETT, JAMES V

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationHUNTINGBURG, IN

Grant DateOct 7, 2021

Expiration DateSep 18, 2031

WS8X is a highly sought-after 2x1 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by BARNETT, JAMES V in HUNTINGBURG, IN. 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 DRESSLER, WILLIAM C on Apr 12, 2007. WS8X has 11 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 29 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Sierra Eight X-ray

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedOct 7, 2021
Administrative Update AppliedJun 17, 2021
Administrative Update AppliedNov 29, 2016
Administrative Update AppliedOct 1, 2014
License RenewedJul 8, 2011
Administrative Update AppliedAug 19, 2010
Administrative Update AppliedMar 31, 2010
Administrative Update AppliedMay 27, 2008
Administrative Update AppliedSep 29, 2003
License IssuedSep 18, 2001
License ExpiredMay 24, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

DRESSLER, WILLIAM CFiled Apr 12, 2007
DismissedFCC ↗
BLUMENTHAL, ERIC SFiled Aug 29, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
Loverti Jr, Joseph FFiled Aug 29, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗

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WS8X FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History