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W5BUF

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderWILSON, HAL K

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationCedar Crest, NM

Grant DateAug 27, 2019

Expiration DateNov 17, 2029

W5BUF is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by WILSON, HAL K in Cedar Crest, NM. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 3 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by WILSON, HAL K on Oct 28, 2009. W5BUF has 3 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 Uniform Foxtrot

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedAug 27, 2019
License IssuedNov 17, 2009
Vanity Callsign GrantedNov 17, 2009

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

WILSON, HAL KFiled Oct 28, 2009
Not awardedFCC ↗
Day, John RFiled May 14, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
MAC GAHAN, PETER HFiled May 14, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W5BUF FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History