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W5BBM

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderGowen, James E

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSacramento, CA

Grant DateJun 30, 2017

Expiration DateJun 30, 2027

W5BBM is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Gowen, James E in Sacramento, CA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 2 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by HAM, CHRIS D on Jun 12, 2017. W5BBM has 3 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 Bravo Mike

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License ModifiedMar 6, 2023
License IssuedJun 30, 2017
Vanity Callsign GrantedJun 30, 2017

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

HAM, CHRIS DFiled Jun 12, 2017
Not awardedFCC ↗
Mark, Brian BFiled Aug 16, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W5BBM FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History