W5BIT
Available1x3District 5
Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderStubbs, Douglas B
License ClassAdvanced
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationPainted Post, NY
Grant DateNov 19, 2013
Expiration DateMar 5, 2024
Cancellation DateMar 7, 2026
Available for ApplicationsMar 6, 2026
W5BIT is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Stubbs, Douglas B in Painted Post, NY. 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 10 BitWorks on Oct 31, 2013. W5BIT has 7 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 Bravo India Tango
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
This callsign is available now
Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).
License History
- License ExpiredMar 7, 2026
- License IssuedNov 19, 2013
- Vanity Callsign GrantedNov 19, 2013
- License CanceledOct 19, 2010
- License ModifiedMar 25, 2010
- License IssuedSep 22, 2009
- Vanity Callsign GrantedSep 22, 2009
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.