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W5AW

Active1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderBIG SPRING AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationBig Spring, TX

Grant DateNov 29, 2018

Expiration DateFeb 25, 2029

W5AW is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by BIG SPRING AMATEUR RADIO CLUB in Big Spring, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by PRESKI, JOSEPH G on Sep 18, 2020. W5AW has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 23 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Alpha Whiskey

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedNov 29, 2018
License ModifiedMay 19, 2017
License ModifiedFeb 27, 2012
Tax ID (TIN) AddedDec 1, 2008
License RenewedDec 1, 2008

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

PRESKI, JOSEPH GFiled Sep 18, 2020
DismissedFCC ↗
MC DONALD, KENNETH AFiled Dec 14, 2015
DismissedFCC ↗
KILPATRICK, TOM TFiled Oct 25, 1999
DismissedFCC ↗
KOLLANSE, DONALD CFiled Oct 25, 1999

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W5AW FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History