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W5SGS

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderScharmen, Sterling G

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationBandera, TX

Grant DateDec 20, 2025

Expiration DateDec 29, 2035

W5SGS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Scharmen, Sterling G in Bandera, 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 Scharmen, Sterling G on Dec 10, 2015. W5SGS has 9 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 25 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Sierra Golf Sierra

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedDec 20, 2025
Administrative Update AppliedJul 8, 2021
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 6, 2021
License ModifiedMay 1, 2017
Vanity Callsign GrantedDec 29, 2015
License IssuedDec 29, 2015
License ExpiredJun 9, 2015
License IssuedJun 6, 2003
Vanity Callsign GrantedJun 6, 2003

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Scharmen, Sterling GFiled Dec 10, 2015
Not awardedFCC ↗
Scharmen, SterlingFiled Dec 10, 2015
DismissedFCC ↗
Saala, Sheila GFiled May 19, 2003
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 9, 2026

W5SGS FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History