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W5SNW

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderGERGEL, RALPH F

License ClassP

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationGARLAND, TX

Grant DateMar 12, 1997

Expiration DateMar 12, 2007

Cancellation DateMar 13, 2009

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W5SNW

Available1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 2 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderGERGEL, RALPH F

License ClassP

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationGARLAND, TX

Grant DateMar 12, 1997

Expiration DateMar 12, 2007

Cancellation DateMar 13, 2009

Available for ApplicationsMar 13, 2009

W5SNW is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by GERGEL, RALPH F in GARLAND, 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 Wilson, Samantha on Mar 24, 2023. W5SNW has 1 recorded FCC license history event.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 26 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Sierra November Whiskey

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

This callsign is available now

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

License History

License ExpiredMar 13, 2009

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Wilson, SamanthaFiled Mar 24, 2023
Not awardedFCC ↗
Edwards, Chad MFiled Apr 11, 2016
Not awardedFCC ↗

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W5SNW FCC Vanity Status: 2 Competing Applications & History