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W5HBN

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderChambliss, James A

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationVidor, TX

Grant DateJun 26, 2004

Expiration DateJun 26, 2014

Cancellation DateJun 28, 2016

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W5HBN

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderChambliss, James A

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationVidor, TX

Grant DateJun 26, 2004

Expiration DateJun 26, 2014

Cancellation DateJun 28, 2016

Available for ApplicationsJun 27, 2016

W5HBN is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Chambliss, James A in Vidor, TX. 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 Berrios, Hans C on Apr 19, 2024. W5HBN has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 26 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Hotel Bravo November

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

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

License History

License ExpiredJun 28, 2016
License IssuedJun 26, 2004
Vanity Callsign GrantedJun 26, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Berrios, Hans CFiled Apr 19, 2024
Not awardedFCC ↗
Chambliss, James AFiled Jun 8, 2004
Not awardedFCC ↗
Chambliss, James AFiled May 13, 2004
DismissedFCC ↗
Chambliss, James AFiled May 12, 2004

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W5HBN FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History