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W5LOX

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderWindes, Edwin D

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationNaperville, IL

Grant DateJun 28, 2022

Expiration DateJun 28, 2032

W5LOX is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Windes, Edwin D in Naperville, IL. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Hood, Robin E on Jun 9, 2022. W5LOX has 7 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 35 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Lima Oscar X-ray

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedDec 21, 2024
License IssuedJun 28, 2022
Vanity Callsign GrantedJun 28, 2022
License ExpiredMar 5, 2019
License ModifiedOct 9, 2009
License IssuedMar 3, 2007
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 3, 2007

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Hood, Robin EFiled Jun 9, 2022
Not awardedFCC ↗
Hood, Robin EFiled Feb 13, 2007
Not awardedFCC ↗
O Donnell, Timothy JFiled May 31, 2005
Not awardedFCC ↗
WALDROP, MICHAEL DFiled Mar 10, 2005

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W5LOX FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History