W5ICW
Active1x3District 5
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderBalcom, Lyle C
License ClassGeneral
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationWaterford, CA
Grant DateApr 21, 2026
Expiration DateApr 21, 2036
W5ICW is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Balcom, Lyle C in Waterford, CA. 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 Balcom, Lyle C on Apr 2, 2026. W5ICW has 3 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 29 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Five India Charlie Whiskey
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
License History
- License IssuedApr 21, 2026
- Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 21, 2026
- License ExpiredNov 5, 2008
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- Balcom, Lyle CFiled Apr 2, 2026Not awardedFCC ↗