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W5RCH

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderGillenwater, Blake H

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationHerndon, VA

Grant DateFeb 26, 2022

Expiration DateMay 22, 2032

W5RCH is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Gillenwater, Blake H in Herndon, VA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by HERRMANN II, ERIK D on Oct 22, 2021. W5RCH has 7 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 Romeo Charlie Hotel

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedMay 2, 2023
License RenewedFeb 26, 2022
Administrative Update AppliedAug 24, 2018
Administrative Update AppliedSep 24, 2013
License ModifiedJun 8, 2012
License IssuedMay 22, 2012
Vanity Callsign GrantedMay 22, 2012

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

HERRMANN II, ERIK DFiled Oct 22, 2021
Not awardedFCC ↗
Morris, Richard AFiled May 4, 2012
Not awardedFCC ↗
DEL VALLE COTTO, JAVIER JFiled Sep 18, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
Heath III, Robert CFiled Sep 18, 2001

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W5RCH FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History