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W5BUZ

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 5 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderHiett, Rick L

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSpring, TX

Grant DateMay 26, 2022

Expiration DateJun 9, 2032

W5BUZ is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Hiett, Rick L in Spring, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 5 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Hiett, Rick L on May 22, 2012. W5BUZ has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 31 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Bravo Uniform Zulu

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedMay 26, 2022
License IssuedJun 9, 2012
Vanity Callsign GrantedJun 9, 2012

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Hiett, Rick LFiled May 22, 2012
Not awardedFCC ↗
KICK, BRIAN SFiled Mar 26, 2009
Not awardedFCC ↗
Brown, Terrance LFiled Dec 17, 2003
Not awardedFCC ↗
HARDAGE, TIMOTHY DFiled Jan 23, 2001

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STAHL, JAMES RFiled Jan 23, 2001

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W5BUZ FCC Vanity Status: 5 Competing Applications & History