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W5KAN

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderFERGUSON JR, JAMES D

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSOMERSET, OH

Grant DateApr 28, 2015

Expiration DateApr 28, 2025

Available for ApplicationsApr 29, 2027

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W5KAN

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderFERGUSON JR, JAMES D

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSOMERSET, OH

Grant DateApr 28, 2015

Expiration DateApr 28, 2025

Available for ApplicationsApr 29, 2027

W5KAN is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by FERGUSON JR, JAMES D in SOMERSET, 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 Vermilyea, Harley J on Apr 10, 2015. W5KAN has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

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Morse Code

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CW Weight: 27 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Kilo Alpha November

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

Available Apr 29, 2027 (236 days remaining)

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

License History

Administrative Update AppliedJul 17, 2019
License IssuedApr 28, 2015
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 28, 2015
License ExpiredAug 16, 1999

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Vermilyea, Harley JFiled Apr 10, 2015
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W5KAN FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History