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W5MBU

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderDEAN, CURTIS W

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationRANGER, TX

Grant DateOct 26, 2018

Expiration DateNov 4, 2028

W5MBU is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by DEAN, CURTIS W in RANGER, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 2 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by DEAN, CURTIS W on Oct 15, 2008. W5MBU has 6 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 Bravo Uniform

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedOct 26, 2018
Administrative Update AppliedOct 26, 2018
License ModifiedOct 13, 2009
Administrative Update AppliedAug 26, 2009
License IssuedNov 4, 2008
Vanity Callsign GrantedNov 4, 2008

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

DEAN, CURTIS WFiled Oct 15, 2008
Not awardedFCC ↗
Upton, Louis RFiled Sep 19, 2007
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W5MBU FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History