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W5RIX

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderLea, Kenneth R

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSaint Charles, IL

Grant DateJul 8, 2016

Expiration DateJul 8, 2026

Available for ApplicationsJul 9, 2028

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W5RIX

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderLea, Kenneth R

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSaint Charles, IL

Grant DateJul 8, 2016

Expiration DateJul 8, 2026

Available for ApplicationsJul 9, 2028

W5RIX is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Lea, Kenneth R in Saint Charles, IL. 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 Homeier II, Richard E on Jun 20, 2016. W5RIX has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

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Morse Code

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CW Weight: 27 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Romeo India X-ray

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

Available Jul 9, 2028 (730 days remaining)

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

License History

Administrative Update AppliedJul 7, 2020
License IssuedJul 8, 2016
Vanity Callsign GrantedJul 8, 2016
License ExpiredJul 15, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Homeier II, Richard EFiled Jun 20, 2016
Not awardedFCC ↗
Chapman, Richard WFiled Sep 10, 2003
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

W5RIX FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History