CFCallsignFinder

Search Watchlist

Track FCC amateur radio vanity callsign availability. Data updated daily.

Legal & Info

Pricing FAQ Terms of Service Privacy Policy

© 2026 CallsignFinder. All rights reserved.

FCC data sourced from FCC Universal Licensing System. Not affiliated with the FCC.

Watchlist Search Account

Home/Search/W5AOD

← Back to results

W5AOD

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderMcFerren, John R

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationWaynesboro, PA

Grant DateSep 14, 2021

Expiration DateSep 14, 2031

W5AOD is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by McFerren, John R in Waynesboro, PA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 3 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Richard, Richard A on Sep 13, 2021. W5AOD has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

CW Weight: 30 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Alpha Oscar Delta

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License IssuedSep 14, 2021
Vanity Callsign GrantedSep 14, 2021
License ExpiredJul 31, 2018
License RenewedJul 11, 2006
Administrative Update AppliedApr 5, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Richard, Richard AFiled Sep 13, 2021
DismissedFCC ↗
Richard, Richard AFiled Aug 25, 2021
Not awardedFCC ↗
Reilly, RexFiled Oct 20, 2020
Not awardedFCC ↗

Search external databases

QRZ ↗HamQTH ↗

Explore nearby callsigns

← W5AOC W5AOE →

FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W5AOD FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History