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W5JYB

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderMERKELBACH, GEORGE E

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationCINCINNATI, OH

Grant DateMar 22, 2016

Expiration DateMar 22, 2026

Cancellation DateDec 13, 2023

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W5JYB

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderMERKELBACH, GEORGE E

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationCINCINNATI, OH

Grant DateMar 22, 2016

Expiration DateMar 22, 2026

Cancellation DateDec 13, 2023

Available for ApplicationsDec 14, 2025

W5JYB is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by MERKELBACH, GEORGE E in CINCINNATI, OH. 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 BADEAUX, JOHN J on Mar 4, 2016. W5JYB has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 38 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Juliet Yankee Bravo

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

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

License History

Internal Correction AppliedJan 24, 2024
Internal Correction AppliedJan 24, 2024
License ModifiedAug 16, 2019
License IssuedMar 22, 2016
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 22, 2016

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

BADEAUX, JOHN JFiled Mar 4, 2016
Not awardedFCC ↗

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W5JYB FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History