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W5AIO

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderChin-Lai, Paul D

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationHoover, AL

Grant DateJan 19, 2022

Expiration DateJan 19, 2032

W5AIO is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Chin-Lai, Paul D in Hoover, AL. 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 Chin-Lai, Paul D on Dec 30, 2021. W5AIO has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 27 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Alpha India Oscar

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedJan 22, 2026
License IssuedJan 19, 2022
Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 19, 2022
License ExpiredJan 24, 2008

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Chin-Lai, Paul DFiled Dec 30, 2021
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W5AIO FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History