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W5RTO

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderWETMORE, SCOTT E

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationDERIDDER, LA

Grant DateJan 27, 2022

Expiration DateFeb 7, 2032

W5RTO is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by WETMORE, SCOTT E in DERIDDER, LA. 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 WETMORE, SCOTT E on Jan 20, 2012. W5RTO 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 Tango Oscar

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedAug 14, 2024
License RenewedJan 27, 2022
Administrative Update AppliedJan 26, 2022
License ModifiedNov 30, 2016
License ModifiedJul 14, 2016
License IssuedFeb 7, 2012
Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 7, 2012

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

WETMORE, SCOTT EFiled Jan 20, 2012
Not awardedFCC ↗
Chapman, Colton JFiled Nov 9, 2010
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W5RTO FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History