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K5WDS

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 6 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSutherland, William D

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationTheodore, AL

Grant DateAug 24, 2018

Expiration DateAug 24, 2028

K5WDS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Sutherland, William D in Theodore, AL. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 6 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Norton, Craig M on Jan 19, 2021. K5WDS has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 27 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Five Whiskey Delta Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License ModifiedNov 27, 2018
License IssuedAug 24, 2018
Vanity Callsign GrantedAug 24, 2018
License CanceledDec 10, 2013
License ModifiedNov 22, 2013
License IssuedJun 25, 2013
Vanity Callsign GrantedJun 25, 2013

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Norton, Craig MFiled Jan 19, 2021
Not awardedFCC ↗
Sutherland, William DFiled Aug 7, 2018
DismissedFCC ↗
Sutherland, William DFiled Aug 6, 2018
Not awardedFCC ↗
Ishmael, James RFiled Jun 5, 2013

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Stearman, William DFiled Nov 29, 2007

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Stone, William DFiled Nov 6, 2006

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K5WDS FCC Vanity Status: 6 Competing Applications & History