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W5FLY

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderGARAFOLA, JOHN

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationNew Orleans, LA

Grant DateDec 27, 2017

Expiration DateDec 27, 2027

W5FLY is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by GARAFOLA, JOHN in New Orleans, LA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 3 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by GARAFOLA, JOHN on Dec 6, 2017. W5FLY has 6 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 34 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Foxtrot Lima Yankee

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedMay 11, 2023
License IssuedDec 27, 2017
Vanity Callsign GrantedDec 27, 2017
License ExpiredFeb 10, 2017
Tax ID (TIN) AddedJan 13, 2005
License RenewedJan 13, 2005

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

GARAFOLA, JOHNFiled Dec 6, 2017
Not awardedFCC ↗
Borland, Erin MFiled Nov 29, 2017
Not awardedFCC ↗
White, Michael AFiled Sep 13, 2017
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W5FLY FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History