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W5FRN

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderWALKER, HOWARD L

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationLindale, TX

Grant DateMay 26, 2017

Expiration DateMay 26, 2027

W5FRN is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by WALKER, HOWARD L in Lindale, TX. 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 WALKER, HOWARD L on May 8, 2017. W5FRN has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 27 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Foxtrot Romeo November

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedAug 8, 2017
License IssuedMay 26, 2017
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 26, 2017
License ExpiredOct 11, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

WALKER, HOWARD LFiled May 8, 2017
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W5FRN FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History