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W5UBW

Active1x3District 5

Competitive callsign — 1 application filed with the FCC.

License HolderMAYER, FRANK J

License ClassGeneral

Min. Class RequiredGeneral

LocationSOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Grant DateApr 9, 2019

Expiration DateApr 9, 2029

W5UBW is a highly sought-after 1x3 format amateur radio callsign. The license is currently held by MAYER, FRANK J in SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, 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 Wubbenhorst, Robert G on Mar 20, 2019. W5UBW has 4 recorded FCC license history events.

CW & Voice Analysis

Morse Code

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CW Weight: 30 units(Light (fast to send))

Voice Phonetics

Whiskey Five Uniform Bravo Whiskey

Readability: 7.5/10(High readability)

License History

Administrative Update AppliedFeb 5, 2022
License IssuedApr 9, 2019
Vanity Callsign GrantedApr 9, 2019
License ExpiredJan 25, 2001

Vanity Application Activity

Competing applications filed with the FCC for this callsign.

Wubbenhorst, Robert GFiled Mar 20, 2019
Not awardedFCC ↗

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FCC data as of Sep 3, 2026

W5UBW FCC Vanity Status: 1 Competing Application & History