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W5AQ

Expired1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderYOUNG, JOSEPH W E

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationMC NEAL, AZ

Grant DateJan 11, 2016

Expiration DateMar 25, 2026

Available for ApplicationsMar 26, 2028

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W5AQ

Expired1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderYOUNG, JOSEPH W E

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationMC NEAL, AZ

Grant DateJan 11, 2016

Expiration DateMar 25, 2026

Available for ApplicationsMar 26, 2028

W5AQ is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by YOUNG, JOSEPH W E in MC NEAL, AZ. 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 WHEELER, STEVEN W on Mar 30, 2026. W5AQ has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 26 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Alpha Quebec

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

Available Mar 26, 2028 (568 days remaining)

Requires Amateur Extra license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x2).

License History

License RenewedJan 11, 2016
License RenewedJan 9, 2006
Authorization PrintedJan 13, 2003
Internal Duplicate RequestedJan 10, 2003
Internal Correction AppliedJan 10, 2003
Internal Correction AppliedJan 10, 2003
Administrative Update AppliedDec 14, 2002

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

WHEELER, STEVEN WFiled Mar 30, 2026
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W5AQ FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History