W5CHI
Active1x3District 5
Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderFive Watts Chicago
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationArlington Heights, IL
Grant DateJul 24, 2026
Expiration DateJul 24, 2036
W5CHI is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Five Watts Chicago in Arlington Heights, IL. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Five Watts Chicago on Jul 6, 2026. W5CHI has 2 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 26 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Five Charlie Hotel India
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
License History
- License IssuedJul 24, 2026
- Vanity Callsign GrantedJul 24, 2026
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.