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N5FXW

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderSmelley, Thad C

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationHouston, TX

Grant DateApr 7, 2018

Expiration DateApr 7, 2028

N5FXW is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Smelley, Thad C in Houston, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 1 vanity application filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Smelley, Thad C on Feb 5, 2008. N5FXW has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

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

Voice Phonetics

November Five Foxtrot X-ray Whiskey

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedApr 7, 2018
License IssuedFeb 23, 2008
Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 23, 2008

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Smelley, Thad CFiled Feb 5, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗

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N5FXW FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History