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K5ZY

Active1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 5 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderWalpole, John W

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationIola, TX

Grant DateJan 25, 2020

Expiration DateMar 12, 2030

K5ZY is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Walpole, John W in Iola, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 5 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Wessels, Bruce W on Feb 7, 2017. K5ZY has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 30 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Kilo Five Zulu Yankee

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJan 25, 2020
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 12, 2010
License IssuedMar 12, 2010
Internal Correction AppliedFeb 16, 2010
Internal Correction AppliedFeb 16, 2010
License RenewedDec 8, 2006
Tax ID (TIN) AddedDec 4, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Wessels, Bruce WFiled Feb 7, 2017
DismissedFCC ↗
LANGHAM, TROY GFiled Feb 23, 2010
Not awardedFCC ↗
Walpole, John WFiled Feb 22, 2010
Not awardedFCC ↗
MORTON, TERRY KFiled Feb 22, 2010

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K5ZY FCC Vanity Status: 5 Competing Applications & History