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W5SB

Active1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderDENTON, BILLY M

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationHOUSTON, TX

Grant DateNov 16, 2016

Expiration DateDec 18, 2026

W5SB is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by DENTON, BILLY M in HOUSTON, 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 BROWN SR, RICHARD E on Apr 28, 2020. W5SB has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 21 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Sierra Bravo

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedNov 16, 2016
License RenewedNov 14, 2006
Tax ID (TIN) AddedNov 10, 2006

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

BROWN SR, RICHARD EFiled Apr 28, 2020
DismissedFCC ↗
Briggs Jr, Charles SFiled Feb 1, 2018
DismissedFCC ↗
Bianchi Mr., Stephen RFiled Jul 22, 2009
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 9, 2026

W5SB FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History