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, 2021Not awardedFCC ↗