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W5BUW

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderAtkinson, Patrick L

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationAubrey, TX

Grant DateJan 22, 2020

Expiration DateJan 22, 2030

W5BUW is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Atkinson, Patrick L in Aubrey, TX. 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 Atkinson SR, Patrick L on Dec 1, 2009. W5BUW has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 30 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Bravo Uniform Whiskey

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedJul 17, 2025
Administrative Update AppliedJul 17, 2025
License RenewedJan 22, 2020
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 14, 2018
Administrative Update AppliedDec 5, 2014
Administrative Update AppliedJul 13, 2011
License IssuedDec 19, 2009
Vanity Callsign GrantedDec 19, 2009

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Atkinson SR, Patrick LFiled Dec 1, 2009
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W5BUW FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History