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W5MLW

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderWare, Ray W

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSan Antonio, TX

Grant DateApr 7, 2016

Expiration DateJun 18, 2026

Available for ApplicationsJun 19, 2028

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W5MLW

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderWare, Ray W

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSan Antonio, TX

Grant DateApr 7, 2016

Expiration DateJun 18, 2026

Available for ApplicationsJun 19, 2028

W5MLW is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Ware, Ray W in San Antonio, 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 Houston, Michael L on Sep 24, 2010. W5MLW has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 31 units(Moderate)

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Mike Lima Whiskey

Readability: 8.5/10(High readability)

Available Jun 19, 2028 (654 days remaining)

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

License History

License RenewedApr 7, 2016
License RenewedAug 24, 2006
License ModifiedAug 24, 2006
Tax ID (TIN) AddedJun 30, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Houston, Michael LFiled Sep 24, 2010
Not awardedFCC ↗
WALZ, MICHAEL LFiled Feb 20, 2004
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W5MLW FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History