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W5RUM

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderRum, Thomas S

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationMagnolia, TX

Grant DateJan 21, 2026

Expiration DateMar 22, 2036

W5RUM is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Rum, Thomas S in Magnolia, TX. 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 Adams, Ernest P on Dec 22, 2015. W5RUM has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 28 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Romeo Uniform Mike

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJan 21, 2026
Administrative Update AppliedMar 7, 2023
License RenewedMar 22, 2016
License IssuedFeb 25, 2006
Vanity Callsign GrantedFeb 25, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Adams, Ernest PFiled Dec 22, 2015
Not awardedFCC ↗
O'Brien, Sean KFiled Feb 6, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗
Rum, Thomas SFiled Feb 6, 2006
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

W5RUM FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History