W5SMI
Expired1x3District 5
Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.
License HolderWALDECK, GARY C
License ClassGeneral
Min. Class RequiredGeneral
LocationLOS ALTOS HILLS, CA
Grant DateJul 12, 2014
Expiration DateJul 12, 2024
Available for ApplicationsJul 13, 2026
W5SMI is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by WALDECK, GARY C in LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 1 vanity application filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Stocks, Bill C on Jun 24, 2014. W5SMI has 6 recorded FCC license history events.
CW & Voice Analysis
Morse Code
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CW Weight: 23 units(Light (fast to send))
Voice Phonetics
Whiskey Five Sierra Mike India
Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)
Available Jul 13, 2026 (3 days remaining)
Requires General license or higher to apply for this callsign format (1x3).
License History
- License ModifiedNov 5, 2014
- License IssuedJul 12, 2014
- Vanity Callsign GrantedJul 12, 2014
- License ExpiredJan 23, 2008
- Administrative Update AppliedFeb 20, 2001
- Tax ID (TIN) AddedFeb 19, 2001
Vanity Application Activity
Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.
- Stocks, Bill CFiled Jun 24, 2014Not awardedFCC ↗