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K5FWS

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderKETCHAM, MICHAEL D

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationINDIANAPOLIS, IN

Grant DateMar 30, 2021

Expiration DateMar 30, 2031

K5FWS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by KETCHAM, MICHAEL D in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. 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 Shults, Steven D on Mar 11, 2021. K5FWS has 2 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 28 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Five Foxtrot Whiskey Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License IssuedMar 30, 2021
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 30, 2021

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Shults, Steven DFiled Mar 11, 2021
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

K5FWS FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History