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K5WK

Active1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderWAITES, KENNETH R

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationHATTIESBURG, MS

Grant DateApr 8, 2025

Expiration DateMay 17, 2035

K5WK is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by WAITES, KENNETH R in HATTIESBURG, MS. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 3 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Miller, Shane W on Apr 23, 2024. K5WK has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 26 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Five Whiskey Kilo

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedApr 8, 2025
License RenewedMar 14, 2015
License IssuedMay 17, 2005
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 17, 2005
Internal Correction AppliedApr 27, 2005
Internal Correction AppliedApr 27, 2005

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Miller, Shane WFiled Apr 23, 2024
DismissedFCC ↗
KICKER, WESLEY PFiled Feb 3, 2020
DismissedFCC ↗
WAITES, KENNETH RFiled Apr 27, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

K5WK FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History