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W5CE

Active1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderYost, John A

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationBarstow, CA

Grant DateAug 6, 2022

Expiration DateAug 6, 2032

W5CE is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Yost, John A in Barstow, CA. 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 McBride, Jonathan R on Jan 27, 2022. W5CE has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

.-- ..... -.-. .

CW Weight: 21 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Charlie Echo

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedAug 6, 2022
License RenewedOct 21, 2011
Administrative Update AppliedOct 12, 2011
License RenewedFeb 8, 2002
License ModifiedJun 13, 2000
License ModifiedMay 2, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

McBride, Jonathan RFiled Jan 27, 2022
DismissedFCC ↗

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W5CE FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History