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W5SO

Active1x2District 5

Competitive callsign — 3 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderORR, JAMES S

License ClassAmateur Extra

Min. Class RequiredAmateur Extra

LocationRockwall, TX

Grant DateNov 24, 2016

Expiration DateNov 24, 2026

W5SO is a highly sought-after 1x2 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by ORR, JAMES S in Rockwall, 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 Harrill, Randall L on Jun 13, 2022. W5SO has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 24 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Sierra Oscar

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedNov 24, 2016
License RenewedOct 4, 2006
Administrative Update AppliedJan 30, 2004
Administrative Update AppliedDec 11, 2002

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Harrill, Randall LFiled Jun 13, 2022
DismissedFCC ↗
O'Donnell, STEVEN WFiled Dec 29, 2017
DismissedFCC ↗
LYONS, MICHAEL DFiled Mar 21, 2003
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 9, 2026

W5SO FCC Vanity Status: 3 Competing Applications & History