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W5RAU

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderArvidson, Raymond E

License ClassAdvanced

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationAlbuquerque, NM

Grant DateMar 1, 2005

Expiration DateMay 25, 2015

Cancellation DateMay 26, 2017

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W5RAU

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderArvidson, Raymond E

License ClassAdvanced

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationAlbuquerque, NM

Grant DateMar 1, 2005

Expiration DateMay 25, 2015

Cancellation DateMay 26, 2017

Available for ApplicationsMay 26, 2017

W5RAU is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Arvidson, Raymond E in Albuquerque, NM. 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 Rau, Wade A on Oct 24, 2024. W5RAU has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

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Morse Code

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CW Weight: 26 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Romeo Alpha Uniform

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

This callsign is available now

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

License History

License ExpiredMay 26, 2017
Tax ID (TIN) AddedMar 1, 2005
License RenewedMar 1, 2005

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Rau, Wade AFiled Oct 24, 2024
Not awardedFCC ↗

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W5RAU FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History