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W5TKE

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderBirdsell Sr, Michal J

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationInez, TX

Grant DateJan 21, 2026

Expiration DateMar 1, 2036

W5TKE is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by Birdsell Sr, Michal J in Inez, TX. 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 Birdsell Sr, Michal J on Feb 11, 2016. W5TKE has 8 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 Tango Kilo Echo

Readability: 8/10(High readability)

License History

License RenewedJan 21, 2026
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 19, 2025
Administrative Update AppliedFeb 1, 2022
Vanity Callsign GrantedMar 1, 2016
License IssuedMar 1, 2016
License ExpiredApr 1, 2014
License RenewedJan 16, 2002
Administrative Update AppliedSep 7, 2000

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Birdsell Sr, Michal JFiled Feb 11, 2016
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Jul 10, 2026

W5TKE FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History