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W5RT

Active1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSHELSO, ROY T

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationCongress, AZ

Grant DateAug 25, 2016

Expiration DateNov 4, 2026

W5RT is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by SHELSO, ROY T in Congress, AZ. 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 HERMAN, STEVEN L on Mar 23, 2026. W5RT has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

.-- ..... .-. -

CW Weight: 20 units(Ultra-light (very fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Romeo Tango

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedAug 25, 2016
Administrative Update AppliedSep 22, 2007
License RenewedOct 11, 2006
Administrative Update AppliedMay 20, 2005
FRN Association Letter SentMay 20, 2005

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

HERMAN, STEVEN LFiled Mar 23, 2026
Not awardedFCC ↗
Thomas, Blake RFiled Sep 3, 2025
Not awardedFCC ↗
Freeman, DavidFiled Feb 19, 2008
DismissedFCC ↗
WISDOM, GEORGE JFiled Feb 19, 2008

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FCC data as of Jul 9, 2026

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W5RT FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History