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K5WOW

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderMELLON, SHELDON D

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationHICKORY, NC

Grant DateJun 27, 2023

Expiration DateSep 7, 2033

K5WOW is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by MELLON, SHELDON D in HICKORY, NC. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 2 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Tollett, Tony on Jun 15, 2021. K5WOW has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 35 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Five Whiskey Oscar Whiskey

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJun 27, 2023
License ModifiedFeb 11, 2016
License IssuedSep 7, 2013
Vanity Callsign GrantedSep 7, 2013
License CanceledJul 6, 2011
License RenewedMar 14, 2008
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 23, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Tollett, TonyFiled Jun 15, 2021
Not awardedFCC ↗
White, Charlie LFiled Aug 20, 2013
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

K5WOW FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History