K5BWS
Active1x3District 5
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderSMITH, BRIAN W
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationOCALA, FL
Grant DateMay 13, 2023
Expiration DateAug 6, 2033
K5BWS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SMITH, BRIAN W in OCALA, FL. 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 SMITH, BRIAN W on Jul 19, 2013. K5BWS has 6 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
-.- ..... -... .-- ...
CW Weight: 28 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
Kilo Five Bravo Whiskey Sierra
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
License History
- Administrative Update AppliedJun 16, 2026
- License RenewedMay 13, 2023
- License ModifiedAug 23, 2013
- License IssuedAug 6, 2013
- Vanity Callsign GrantedAug 6, 2013
- License ExpiredOct 25, 2006
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- SMITH, BRIAN WFiled Jul 19, 2013Not awardedFCC ↗