W5FKW
Expired1x3District 5
Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderWINES, RICHARD (Rick)
License ClassGeneral
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationROUND ROCK, TX
Grant DateNov 11, 2014
Expiration DateNov 11, 2024
Available for ApplicationsNov 12, 2026
W5FKW is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by WINES, RICHARD (Rick) in ROUND ROCK, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 2 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by WINES, RICHARD L on Oct 24, 2014. W5FKW has 12 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 32 units(Moderate)
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Five Foxtrot Kilo Whiskey
Readability: 8/10(High readability)
Available Nov 12, 2026 (69 days remaining)
Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).
License History
- Administrative Update AppliedMay 2, 2017
- License ModifiedMar 23, 2016
- Administrative Update AppliedJun 15, 2015
- Administrative Update AppliedJun 2, 2015
- Administrative Update AppliedJun 2, 2015
- Vanity Callsign GrantedNov 11, 2014
- License IssuedNov 11, 2014
- License CanceledDec 28, 2012
- Administrative Update AppliedDec 11, 2012
- Administrative Update AppliedMay 6, 2009
- License IssuedApr 28, 2009
- Vanity Callsign Granted
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.