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W5HQ

Active1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderRITCHIE, NANCY L

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationHUNTINGTON, WV

Grant DateAug 4, 2020

Expiration DateAug 4, 2030

W5HQ is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by RITCHIE, NANCY L in HUNTINGTON, WV. 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 Bender Jr, Erwin R on May 24, 2021. W5HQ 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 Quebec

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedJul 15, 2025
License RenewedAug 4, 2020
License RenewedJun 15, 2010

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Bender Jr, Erwin RFiled May 24, 2021
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W5HQ FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History