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W5IS

Active1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderVAN PEURSEM, JAMES E

License ClassAdvanced

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationSPRING GROVE, IL

Grant DateJun 29, 2023

Expiration DateMay 3, 2033

W5IS is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by VAN PEURSEM, JAMES E in SPRING GROVE, IL. 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 WADZECK, DOUGLAS M on Apr 15, 2003. W5IS has 8 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 17 units(Ultra-light (very fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five India Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJun 29, 2023
License RenewedMar 16, 2013
Administrative Update AppliedOct 14, 2011
Administrative Update AppliedAug 5, 2008
License IssuedMay 3, 2003
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 3, 2003
Internal Correction AppliedApr 18, 2003
Internal Correction AppliedApr 18, 2003

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

WADZECK, DOUGLAS MFiled Apr 15, 2003
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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W5IS FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History