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W5GSM

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderWOODS, KAREN S

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRAPID CITY, SD

Grant DateSep 10, 2016

Expiration DateSep 10, 2026

W5GSM is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by WOODS, KAREN S in RAPID CITY, SD. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by McClellan Jr, Glynn S on Aug 23, 2016. W5GSM has 2 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 Golf Sierra Mike

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

License IssuedSep 10, 2016
Vanity Callsign GrantedSep 10, 2016

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

McClellan Jr, Glynn SFiled Aug 23, 2016
Not awardedFCC ↗
Meldrum, George SFiled Jun 23, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗
Hennig, Jason BFiled Apr 1, 2008
DismissedFCC ↗
Meldrum, George SFiled Apr 1, 2008

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

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W5GSM FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History