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K5CAW

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderWATSON III, CHARLES A

License ClassAdvanced

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSanta Barbara, CA

Grant DateNov 2, 2018

Expiration DateJan 21, 2029

K5CAW is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by WATSON III, CHARLES A in Santa Barbara, CA. 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 WATSON III, CHARLES A on Jan 2, 2009. K5CAW has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 31 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Five Charlie Alpha Whiskey

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedApr 5, 2022
License RenewedNov 2, 2018
Administrative Update AppliedMay 4, 2017
License IssuedJan 21, 2009
Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 21, 2009

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

WATSON III, CHARLES AFiled Jan 2, 2009
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

K5CAW FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History