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W5RKB

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderBARENKLAU, RYAN K

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationCollege Station, TX

Grant DateFeb 28, 2017

Expiration DateFeb 28, 2027

W5RKB is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by BARENKLAU, RYAN K in College Station, TX. 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 Brown, Randolph K on May 30, 2023. W5RKB has 9 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 30 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Romeo Kilo Bravo

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedAug 17, 2022
Administrative Update AppliedMay 4, 2021
Administrative Update AppliedMar 7, 2020
Administrative Update AppliedDec 9, 2017
Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 28, 2017
License IssuedFeb 28, 2017
License ExpiredFeb 1, 2017
Tax ID (TIN) AddedNov 3, 2004
License RenewedNov 3, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Brown, Randolph KFiled May 30, 2023
DismissedFCC ↗
BARENKLAU, RYAN KFiled Feb 9, 2017
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 9, 2026

W5RKB FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History