W5AAO
Available1x3District 5
Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderPINTO, BRUCE A
License ClassGeneral
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationSPRINGFIELD, VA
Grant DateNov 17, 2015
Expiration DateMar 5, 2024
Cancellation DateMar 6, 2026
Available for ApplicationsMar 6, 2026
W5AAO is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by PINTO, BRUCE A in SPRINGFIELD, VA. 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 Jordan, Kurt T on Jan 16, 2026. W5AAO has 6 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 29 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Five Alpha Alpha Oscar
Readability: 8/10(High readability)
This callsign is available now
Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).
License History
- License ExpiredMar 6, 2026
- License RenewedNov 17, 2015
- Administrative Update AppliedOct 5, 2010
- Administrative Update AppliedOct 23, 2009
- License IssuedJan 16, 2004
- Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 16, 2004
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.