WV8FLY
Cancelled2x3District 8
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderSMOLA, WALTER J
License ClassTechnician
Min. Class RequiredTechnician
LocationOWENSBORO, KY
Grant DateJun 22, 2023
Cancellation DateSep 25, 2025
Available for ApplicationsSep 26, 2027
WV8FLY is a highly sought-after 2x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SMOLA, WALTER J in OWENSBORO, KY. 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 DUTY, DRAKE A on May 30, 2023. WV8FLY has 4 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 46 units(Heavy (slower to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Victor Eight Foxtrot Lima Yankee
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
Available Sep 26, 2027 (378 days remaining)
Requires Technician license or higher to apply for this callsign format (2x3).
License History
- License CanceledSep 25, 2025
- License ModifiedNov 20, 2023
- License IssuedJun 22, 2023
- Vanity Callsign GrantedJun 22, 2023
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- DUTY, DRAKE AFiled May 30, 2023Not awardedFCC ↗