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W5HWY

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderSTIGLER, FRANK E

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRANGER, TX

Grant DateApr 18, 2015

Expiration DateApr 18, 2025

Available for ApplicationsApr 19, 2027

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W5HWY

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderSTIGLER, FRANK E

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRANGER, TX

Grant DateApr 18, 2015

Expiration DateApr 18, 2025

Available for ApplicationsApr 19, 2027

W5HWY is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by STIGLER, FRANK E in RANGER, 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 STIGLER, FRANK E on Mar 31, 2015. W5HWY has 2 recorded FCC license history events.

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Morse Code

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CW Weight: 33 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

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Readability: 8/10(High readability)

Available Apr 19, 2027 (226 days remaining)

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

License History

License IssuedApr 18, 2015
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 18, 2015

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

STIGLER, FRANK EFiled Mar 31, 2015
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W5HWY FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History