W5ABW
Cancelled1x3District 5
Competitive callsign — 13 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderSNIDER, BETTYE J
License ClassTechnician
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationSAN JUAN, TX
Grant DateOct 20, 2015
Cancellation DateDec 14, 2024
Available for ApplicationsDec 15, 2026
W5ABW is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SNIDER, BETTYE J in SAN JUAN, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 13 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Waters, Anthony B on Oct 2, 2015. W5ABW has 9 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 Bravo Whiskey
Readability: 8/10(High readability)
Available Dec 15, 2026 (102 days remaining)
Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).
License History
- License CanceledDec 14, 2024
- Administrative Update AppliedOct 3, 2024
- Administrative Update AppliedMay 29, 2021
- Administrative Update AppliedJul 14, 2020
- Administrative Update AppliedAug 7, 2018
- Administrative Update AppliedJul 30, 2016
- License ModifiedDec 10, 2015
- License IssuedOct 20, 2015
- Vanity Callsign GrantedOct 20, 2015
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.