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W5SDX

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 7 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSTAFFORD, MICHAEL L

License ClassTechnician

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationCarthage, MO

Grant DateJun 22, 2021

Expiration DateJun 22, 2031

Cancellation DateNov 22, 2022

Available for ApplicationsNov 23, 2024

W5SDX is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by STAFFORD, MICHAEL L in Carthage, MO. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 7 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Saldana, Adrian on Jun 2, 2021. W5SDX has 8 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 Sierra Delta X-ray

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

This callsign is available now

Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).

License History

License CanceledNov 22, 2022
License ModifiedFeb 11, 2022
License IssuedJun 22, 2021
Vanity Callsign GrantedJun 22, 2021
License CanceledApr 26, 2005
License ModifiedApr 6, 2005
License IssuedJan 27, 2004
Vanity Callsign GrantedJan 27, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Saldana, AdrianFiled Jun 2, 2021
Not awardedFCC ↗
Klymus, William JFiled May 15, 2017
Not awardedFCC ↗
Longwell, Ronald JFiled Oct 2, 2015
Not awardedFCC ↗
Saltgrass Link System ARCFiled Jun 3, 2010

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

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Wright, Terry RFiled Jan 7, 2004

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CLARK JR, JOHN MFiled May 21, 2001

Not awardedFCC ↗

DRAKE JR, JAMES SFiled May 21, 2001

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W5SDX FCC Vanity Status: 7 Competing Applications & History