CFCallsignFinder

Search Watchlist

Track FCC amateur radio vanity callsign availability. Data updated daily.

Legal & Info

Pricing FAQ Terms of Service Privacy Policy

© 2026 CallsignFinder. All rights reserved.

FCC data sourced from FCC Universal Licensing System. Not affiliated with the FCC.

Watchlist Search Account

Home/Search/W5BED

← Back to results

W5BED

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 11 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderDavis, Bryan E

License ClassAdvanced

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationGranite City, IL

Grant DateNov 14, 2018

Expiration DateNov 14, 2028

Cancellation DateDec 21, 2019

Available for ApplicationsDec 22, 2021

W5BED is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Davis, Bryan E in Granite City, IL. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 11 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by THOMPSON, CHRISTOPHER J on May 20, 2026. W5BED has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

.-- ..... -... . -..

CW Weight: 24 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Bravo Echo Delta

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

This callsign is available now

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

License History

License CanceledDec 21, 2019
Administrative Update AppliedDec 4, 2019
License IssuedNov 14, 2018
Vanity Callsign GrantedNov 14, 2018
License ExpiredSep 30, 1999

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

THOMPSON, CHRISTOPHER JFiled May 20, 2026
Not awardedFCC ↗
Creacy, Robert LFiled Oct 29, 2024
Not awardedFCC ↗
DAVIES, WILLIAM KFiled Jul 3, 2023
Not awardedFCC ↗
Davis, Bryan EFiled Oct 26, 2018

Search external databases

QRZ ↗HamQTH ↗

Explore nearby callsigns

← W5BEC W5BEE →

FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

Not awarded

FLETCHER, RICHARD EFiled Mar 23, 2017

Not awardedFCC ↗

Huebinger, Anthony SFiled Feb 16, 2017

Not awardedFCC ↗

Rodgers Sr, Christopher LFiled Mar 16, 2015

Not awardedFCC ↗

SIMPSON, CHARLES WFiled Sep 20, 2011

Not awardedFCC ↗

TICE, ROBERT AFiled Feb 9, 2006

Not awardedFCC ↗

HUDGENS, WILLIAM OFiled Feb 18, 2005

Not awardedFCC ↗

Tiffin, Arthur LFiled Sep 25, 2002

Not awardedFCC ↗

W5BED FCC Vanity Status: 11 Competing Applications & History