W5BL
Active1x2District 5
Competitive callsign — 22 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderWILSON, HERBERT H
License ClassAmateur Extra
Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra
LocationKANSAS CITY, MO
Grant DateJul 2, 2019
Expiration DateJul 2, 2029
W5BL is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by WILSON, HERBERT H in KANSAS CITY, MO. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 22 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Thomas, Blake R on Sep 3, 2025. W5BL has 12 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 24 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Five Bravo Lima
Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)
License History
- Administrative Update AppliedAug 25, 2026
- License IssuedJul 2, 2019
- Vanity Callsign GrantedJul 2, 2019
- Internal Correction AppliedMay 13, 2019
- Internal Correction AppliedMay 13, 2019
- Internal Correction AppliedMay 13, 2019
- License RenewedJul 31, 2012
- Administrative Update AppliedMay 17, 2011
- License IssuedJul 20, 2002
- Vanity Callsign GrantedJul 20, 2002
- Internal Correction AppliedJul 2, 2002
- Internal Correction Applied
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.