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W5MSX

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderHoffman, William J

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSan Diego, CA

Grant DateApr 22, 1998

Expiration DateApr 22, 2008

Cancellation DateApr 23, 2010

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W5MSX

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderHoffman, William J

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSan Diego, CA

Grant DateApr 22, 1998

Expiration DateApr 22, 2008

Cancellation DateApr 23, 2010

Available for ApplicationsApr 23, 2010

W5MSX is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Hoffman, William J in San Diego, CA. 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 SMITH, MARTIN J on Feb 23, 2022. W5MSX has 1 recorded FCC license history event.

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Morse Code

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CW Weight: 29 units(Light (fast to send))

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Readability: 8/10(High readability)

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

License History

License ExpiredApr 23, 2010

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

SMITH, MARTIN JFiled Feb 23, 2022
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W5MSX FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History