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NR5W

Active2x1District 5

Competitive callsign — 16 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSaderup, William G

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationIndian Wells, CA

Grant DateFeb 20, 2019

Expiration DateFeb 20, 2029

NR5W is a highly sought-after 2x1 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Saderup, William G in Indian Wells, CA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 16 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by SMITH, MARLA K on Feb 19, 2019. NR5W has 10 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 21 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

November Romeo Five Whiskey

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 20, 2019
License IssuedFeb 20, 2019
Internal Correction AppliedJun 6, 2017
Internal Correction AppliedJun 6, 2017
Vanity Callsign GrantedOct 30, 2010
License IssuedOct 30, 2010
Internal Correction AppliedSep 9, 2010
Internal Correction AppliedSep 9, 2010
License RenewedFeb 14, 2006
FRN Association Letter SentFeb 14, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

SMITH, MARLA KFiled Feb 19, 2019
DismissedFCC ↗
SMITH, MARLA KFiled Feb 19, 2019
DismissedFCC ↗
SMITH, MARLA KFiled Feb 14, 2019
DismissedFCC ↗
SMITH, MARLA KFiled Feb 13, 2019

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

Dismissed

SMITH, MARLA KFiled Feb 5, 2019

DismissedFCC ↗

SMITH, MARLA KFiled Jan 31, 2019

Not awardedFCC ↗

Witherington II, Jerry RFiled Jan 29, 2019

DismissedFCC ↗

SMITH, MARLA KFiled Jan 29, 2019

DismissedFCC ↗

Perkins, Michael FFiled Jan 29, 2019

DismissedFCC ↗

MORRIS, JERRY WFiled Jan 29, 2019

DismissedFCC ↗

North, DougFiled Jan 29, 2019

Not awardedFCC ↗

SMITH, MARLA KFiled Jan 29, 2019

DismissedFCC ↗

Fisher, George HFiled Oct 12, 2010

Not awardedFCC ↗

Berry Creek Wireless AssociationFiled Oct 12, 2010

Not awardedFCC ↗

McDonald, Robert DFiled Oct 4, 2010

Not awardedFCC ↗

Works, Garland VFiled Sep 22, 2010

Not awardedFCC ↗

NR5W FCC Vanity Status: 16 Competing Applications & History