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W5IH

Active1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 7 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSMITH, BOBBY

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationARLINGTON, TX

Grant DateNov 5, 2024

Expiration DateJan 28, 2035

W5IH is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SMITH, BOBBY in ARLINGTON, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 7 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by CARLBERG, KELLY W on May 2, 2022. W5IH has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 18 units(Ultra-light (very fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five India Hotel

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedNov 7, 2024
License RenewedNov 5, 2024
License RenewedDec 6, 2014
Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 28, 2005
License IssuedJan 28, 2005
Internal Correction AppliedDec 16, 2004
Internal Correction AppliedDec 16, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

CARLBERG, KELLY WFiled May 2, 2022
DismissedFCC ↗
CARLBERG, KELLY WFiled Mar 20, 2012
DismissedFCC ↗
SMITH, BOBBYFiled Jan 10, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗
DAVIS, JOE WFiled Jan 7, 2005

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

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CARLBERG, KELLY WFiled Oct 12, 2004

DismissedFCC ↗

CARLBERG, KELLY WFiled Oct 12, 2004

DismissedFCC ↗

CARLBERG, KELLY WFiled Jan 13, 2003

DismissedFCC ↗

W5IH FCC Vanity Status: 7 Competing Applications & History