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W5SKM

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderMERRIMAN, PAUL M

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationHOUSTON, TX

Grant DateDec 16, 2014

Expiration DateMar 13, 2025

Available for ApplicationsMar 14, 2027

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W5SKM

Expired1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderMERRIMAN, PAUL M

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationHOUSTON, TX

Grant DateDec 16, 2014

Expiration DateMar 13, 2025

Available for ApplicationsMar 14, 2027

W5SKM is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by MERRIMAN, PAUL M in HOUSTON, TX. 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 McConkey, Steven K on Jan 29, 2026. W5SKM has 3 recorded FCC license history events.

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Morse Code

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

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Sierra Kilo Mike

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

Available Mar 14, 2027 (190 days remaining)

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

License History

License RenewedDec 16, 2014
Tax ID (TIN) AddedDec 14, 2004
License RenewedDec 14, 2004

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

McConkey, Steven KFiled Jan 29, 2026
Not awardedFCC ↗
KIRK-MATTHEWSON, SCOTT BFiled Feb 24, 2020
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 4, 2026

W5SKM FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History