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AB5AW

Active2x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderOTSUKA, SHIZUO

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationDallas, TX

Grant DateJun 15, 2021

Expiration DateSep 10, 2031

AB5AW is a highly sought-after 2x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by OTSUKA, SHIZUO in Dallas, TX. 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 ADAIR, RICHARD A on Jul 30, 2001. AB5AW has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

.- -... ..... .- .--

CW Weight: 26 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Alpha Bravo Five Alpha Whiskey

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJun 15, 2021
Administrative Update AppliedMay 21, 2013
Administrative Update AppliedApr 20, 2013
License RenewedJul 13, 2011
License RenewedAug 22, 2001
License ModifiedAug 10, 2001
License ModifiedAug 3, 2001
License ModifiedMar 20, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

ADAIR, RICHARD AFiled Jul 30, 2001
DismissedFCC ↗
Otsuka, ShizuoFiled Jul 30, 2001
DismissedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

AB5AW FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History