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W5STS

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 4 applications filed with the FCC.

License HolderSTEPHERSON, JAMES R

License ClassAdvanced

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationJUDSON, TX

Grant DateJun 1, 2021

Expiration DateAug 7, 2031

W5STS is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by STEPHERSON, JAMES R in JUDSON, TX. This callsign has attracted significant interest in the amateur radio community, with 4 vanity applications filed with the FCC. The most recent was submitted by Regan, Norman F on Jul 19, 2001. W5STS has 5 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 21 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Sierra Tango Sierra

Readability: 7/10(Good readability)

License History

License RenewedJun 1, 2021
License RenewedJun 24, 2011
Administrative Update AppliedApr 21, 2004
Administrative Update AppliedApr 25, 2002
License IssuedAug 7, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Regan, Norman FFiled Jul 19, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
STEPHERSON, JAMES RFiled Jul 19, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
Dostal, Gregory CFiled Apr 10, 2001
Not awardedFCC ↗
Niessen, Douglas GFiled Apr 10, 2001

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

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W5STS FCC Vanity Status: 4 Competing Applications & History