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W5EDS

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 6 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderStarks, Marvin E

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationLakehills, TX

Grant DateJan 27, 2026

Expiration DateFeb 23, 2036

W5EDS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Starks, Marvin E in Lakehills, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 6 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Starks, Marvin E on Feb 4, 2016. W5EDS has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Echo Delta Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJan 27, 2026
License ModifiedSep 8, 2016
License IssuedFeb 23, 2016
Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 23, 2016

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Starks, Marvin EFiled Feb 4, 2016
Not awardedFCC ↗
PRICE, GREGORY KFiled Dec 22, 2014
DismissedFCC ↗
KOLODOSKI, JAN-MICHAELFiled May 27, 2010
Not awardedFCC ↗
SIMON, EDWARD CFiled Apr 15, 2002

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LOPEZ, GUY SFiled Sep 13, 2000

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Shafer, James EFiled Sep 13, 2000

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W5EDS FCC Vanity Status: 6 Competing Applications & History