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W5BAC

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderJEWELL, JAMES E

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationINDIANAPOLIS, IN

Grant DateDec 15, 2015

Expiration DateDec 15, 2025

Available for ApplicationsDec 16, 2027

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W5BAC

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderJEWELL, JAMES E

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationINDIANAPOLIS, IN

Grant DateDec 15, 2015

Expiration DateDec 15, 2025

Available for ApplicationsDec 16, 2027

W5BAC is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by JEWELL, JAMES E in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. 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 Crecelius, Brandon A on Nov 27, 2015. W5BAC has 11 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Bravo Alpha Charlie

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

Available Dec 16, 2027 (468 days remaining)

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

License History

Administrative Update AppliedSep 8, 2021
License IssuedDec 15, 2015
Vanity Callsign GrantedDec 15, 2015
License CanceledApr 16, 2010
License IssuedMar 16, 2010
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 16, 2010
License CanceledMay 11, 2007
License ModifiedMar 29, 2007
Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 24, 2007
License IssuedFeb 24, 2007
License ExpiredAug 12, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Crecelius, Brandon AFiled Nov 27, 2015
Not awardedFCC ↗
Cosman, Bruce AFiled Feb 24, 2010
Not awardedFCC ↗
Bacon, Troy EFiled Feb 6, 2007
Not awardedFCC ↗
Simmons, Colton WFiled Feb 6, 2007

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W5BAC FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History