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W5FWS

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderCrane, Jeffrey L

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationDowners Grove, IL

Grant DateJun 25, 2011

Expiration DateJun 25, 2021

Cancellation DateJul 12, 2023

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W5FWS

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderCrane, Jeffrey L

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationDowners Grove, IL

Grant DateJun 25, 2011

Expiration DateJun 25, 2021

Cancellation DateJul 12, 2023

Available for ApplicationsJun 26, 2023

W5FWS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Crane, Jeffrey L in Downers Grove, IL. 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 Wilson, James A on Apr 8, 2024. W5FWS has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 28 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Foxtrot Whiskey Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

This callsign is available now

Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).

License History

License ExpiredJul 12, 2023
License IssuedJun 25, 2011
Vanity Callsign GrantedJun 25, 2011
License ExpiredJul 20, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Wilson, James AFiled Apr 8, 2024
Not awardedFCC ↗
Athanassiou Jr, GeorgeFiled Sep 1, 2020
DismissedFCC ↗
Fort Worth Storm ChasersFiled Jun 7, 2011
Not awardedFCC ↗

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W5FWS FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History