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W5AWB

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderHOAG, GORDON S

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationROCHESTER, NY

Grant DateMar 8, 2016

Expiration DateMar 8, 2026

Available for ApplicationsMar 9, 2028

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W5AWB

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderHOAG, GORDON S

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationROCHESTER, NY

Grant DateMar 8, 2016

Expiration DateMar 8, 2026

Available for ApplicationsMar 9, 2028

W5AWB is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by HOAG, GORDON S in ROCHESTER, NY. 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 Bayles, Aaron W on Feb 18, 2016. W5AWB has 2 recorded FCC license history events.

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Morse Code

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CW Weight: 29 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Alpha Whiskey Bravo

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

Available Mar 9, 2028 (552 days remaining)

Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).

License History

License IssuedMar 8, 2016
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 8, 2016

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Bayles, Aaron WFiled Feb 18, 2016
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W5AWB FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History