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W5RHS

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderHESTER, RICHARD K

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationBENTON, AR

Grant DateJan 22, 2020

Expiration DateFeb 18, 2030

W5RHS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by HESTER, RICHARD K in BENTON, AR. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 3 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Schwarz, Roland H on Oct 27, 2016. W5RHS has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 24 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Romeo Hotel Sierra

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

License RenewedJan 22, 2020
License RenewedFeb 4, 2010
License IssuedFeb 18, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Schwarz, Roland HFiled Oct 27, 2016
Not awardedFCC ↗
HESTER, RICHARD KFiled Jan 31, 2000
Not awardedFCC ↗
STANISZEWSKI, JOSEPH BFiled Jan 31, 2000
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

W5RHS FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History