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W5BKA

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderPersinger, John S

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationMuncie, IN

Grant DateAug 16, 2025

Expiration DateAug 18, 2035

W5BKA is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Persinger, John S in Muncie, IN. 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 Kersey, Scott A on Jul 31, 2015. W5BKA has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Bravo Kilo Alpha

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedAug 19, 2025
License RenewedAug 16, 2025
License IssuedAug 18, 2015
Vanity Callsign GrantedAug 18, 2015

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Kersey, Scott AFiled Jul 31, 2015
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W5BKA FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History