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K5WH

Active1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderHOLMES JR, WALTER G

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationHOUSTON, TX

Grant DateAug 11, 2026

Expiration DateNov 4, 2036

K5WH is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by HOLMES JR, WALTER G in HOUSTON, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by HOFFMAN, WILLIAM J on Apr 15, 2008. K5WH has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 23 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Five Whiskey Hotel

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedAug 14, 2026
License RenewedAug 11, 2026
License RenewedSep 1, 2016
License RenewedAug 25, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

HOFFMAN, WILLIAM JFiled Apr 15, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗
Freeman, DavidFiled Feb 19, 2008
DismissedFCC ↗
WISDOM, GEORGE JFiled Feb 19, 2008
DismissedFCC ↗
WILD HORSE DESERT HAMSFiled Dec 30, 2003

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

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K5WH FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History