W5MAW
Expired1x3District 5
Competitive callsign — 6 applications filed with the FCC.
License HolderWest, Astra
License ClassGeneral
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationCovina, CA
Grant DateAug 9, 2016
Expiration DateAug 9, 2026
Available for ApplicationsAug 10, 2028
W5MAW is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by West, Astra in Covina, CA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 6 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Williams, Michael A on Oct 21, 2026. W5MAW has 15 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 29 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Five Mike Alpha Whiskey
Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)
Available Aug 10, 2028 (656 days remaining)
Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).
License History
- Administrative Update AppliedNov 22, 2025
- Administrative Update AppliedJun 30, 2022
- Administrative Update AppliedJul 7, 2020
- License ModifiedJul 28, 2017
- Administrative Update AppliedOct 28, 2016
- License IssuedAug 9, 2016
- Vanity Callsign GrantedAug 9, 2016
- License ExpiredJul 14, 2016
- License IssuedJul 13, 2004
- Vanity Callsign GrantedJul 13, 2004
- License CanceledJun 22, 2002
- License Modified
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.